Poverty Rate in Mercer County, Missouri
In Mercer County, Missouri, an estimated 516 of 3,456 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri is 13.5%.
- How many people in Mercer County, Missouri live in poverty?
In Mercer County, Missouri, an estimated 516 of 3,456 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri is 16.41% higher than the Missouri average. In Mercer County, Missouri, an estimated 14.9% of 3,456 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 12.8% of 5,979,440 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, Missouri is 19.2% higher than the US average. In Mercer County, Missouri, an estimated 14.9% of 3,456 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
14.9% of 3 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
22.4% of 841 people
Under 5 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
17.1% of 258 people
5 to 17 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
24.7% of 583 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
21.6% of 833 people
18 to 64 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
10.6% of 2 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
10.5% of 611 people
35 to 64 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
10.6% of 1 thousand people
60 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
16% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
17.7% of 724 people
- Gender
Male
15.4% Poverty Rate for men in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
15.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
14.5% Poverty Rate for women in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
14.5% of 2 thousand people
- Race
White
15% Poverty Rate for White people in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
15% of 3 thousand people
Black or African American
28.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
28.6% of 7 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
0% of 24 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
0% of 31 people
Some other race
4.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
4.3% of 23 people
Two or more races
21.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
21.5% of 107 people
Hispanic
1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
1% of 104 people
White, not Hispanic
15.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
15.3% of 3 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
12.7% of 2 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
33.3% of 198 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
13.8% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
11.6% of 653 people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
3.5% of 485 people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
5.9% of 2 thousand people
Employed
5.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
5.4% of 1 thousand people
Male
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
5.2% of 713 people
Female
5.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
5.6% of 779 people
Unemployed
20% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
20% of 45 people
Male
20% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
20% of 45 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
12.4% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
3.1% of 1 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
10.8% of 492 people
Did not work
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
22.4% of 1 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
24.9% of 718 people
Male
31.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
31.5% of 286 people
Female
20.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
20.6% of 432 people
18 to 24 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
16.7% of 18 people
25 to 34 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
21.3% of 89 people
35 to 44 years
5.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
5.2% of 97 people
45 to 54 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
15.4% of 65 people
55 to 64 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
28.6% of 220 people
65 to 74 years
34.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
34.7% of 95 people
75 years and over
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
30.2% of 126 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
1.7% of 299 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
31.8% of 107 people
Did not work
44.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
44.9% of 312 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mercer County, Missouri
2022
14.7%
- Employment status
Female
50% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Mercer County, Missouri
2021
50% of 14 people
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