Mercer County, OH Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Mercer County was 42,348, a 0.05% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mercer County's population was 42,369, a decline of 0.37% compared to a population of 42,526 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Mercer County, OH population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mercer County increased by 1,436. In this period, the peak population was 42,526 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 40,912 - -
2001 40,826 -86 -0.21%
2002 40,855 29 0.07%
2003 40,854 -1 -
2004 40,899 45 0.11%
2005 40,971 72 0.18%
2006 41,051 80 0.2%
2007 41,033 -18 -0.04%
2008 40,984 -49 -0.12%
2009 40,800 -184 -0.45%
2010 40,791 -9 -0.02%
2011 40,720 -71 -0.17%
2012 40,710 -10 -0.02%
2013 40,623 -87 -0.21%
2014 40,739 116 0.29%
2015 40,735 -4 -0.01%
2016 40,768 33 0.08%
2017 40,889 121 0.3%
2018 40,986 97 0.24%
2019 41,255 269 0.66%
2020 42,526 1,271 3.08%
2021 42,369 -157 -0.37%
2022 42,348 -21 -0.05%
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Mercer County, OH population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Mercer County's population decreased by 121 (0.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Mercer County's population increased by 1,735 (4.25%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Mercer County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Mercer County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 42,348. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mercer County's population peaked in year 2020 at 42,526.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Mercer County's population was lowest in year 2013 at 40,623.

Mercer County, OH annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Mercer County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Mercer County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population grew 3.51% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Mercer County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Mercer County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.16% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 178. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Mercer County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,271 (3.08%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Mercer County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 184 (-0.45%).

Things to know

Is Mercer County, OH population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mercer County's population decreased by 178 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 157 (0.37%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 21 (0.05%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Mercer County, OH changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Mercer County increased by 1,725 (4.25%). The population was highest at 42,526 in the year 2020 and lowest at 40,623 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.

References

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Mercer County, OH Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mercer County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Mercer County was 42,348, a 0.05% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mercer County population was 42,369, a decline of 0.37% compared to a population of 42,526 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mercer County increased by 1,436. In this period, the peak population was 42,526 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Mercer County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Mercer County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mercer County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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