USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Mercer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.1% or 7,744 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 4% and totaled 339 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Mercer County is 3.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Mercer County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 7,744 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 339 |
| Some Other Race | 204 |
| Asian | 71 |
| Multiracial | 30 |
| African American | 17 |
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