Poverty Rate in Mercer County, New Jersey
In Mercer County, New Jersey, an estimated 39,485 of 363,567 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey is 10.9%.
- How many people in Mercer County, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Mercer County, New Jersey, an estimated 39,485 of 363,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey is 12.37% higher than the New Jersey average. In Mercer County, New Jersey, an estimated 10.9% of 363,567 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey is 13.49% lower than the US average. In Mercer County, New Jersey, an estimated 10.9% of 363,567 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Allentown, New Jersey 3.5% of 1,817 people.
- Bordentown, New Jersey 5.3% of 3,916 people.
- Crosswicks, New Jersey 12.8% of 944 people.
- Groveville, New Jersey 11.4% of 3,334 people.
- Hamilton Square, New Jersey 2.6% of 11,657 people.
Under 18 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
13.2% of 82 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
14.3% of 20 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
12.8% of 62 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
12.9% of 82 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
9.7% of 221 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
12.7% of 72 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
8.3% of 149 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
10.8% of 88 thousand people
65 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
11.3% of 61 thousand people
White
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
9.5% of 165 thousand people
Black or African American
12.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
12.6% of 71 thousand people
Asian
3.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
3.2% of 46 thousand people
Some other race
13.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
13.1% of 41 thousand people
Two or more races
19.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
19.3% of 31 thousand people
Hispanic
15.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
15.7% of 86 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
8.7% of 154 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
9.5% of 254 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
25.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
25.6% of 27 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
11.3% of 55 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
9.7% of 56 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
4.7% of 116 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
5.5% of 194 thousand people
Employed
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
3.9% of 183 thousand people
Male
4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
4% of 96 thousand people
Female
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
3.8% of 87 thousand people
Unemployed
31.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
31.6% of 11 thousand people
Male
18.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
18.7% of 6 thousand people
Female
45.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
45.5% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
10.3% of 292 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
1.5% of 138 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
12.1% of 61 thousand people
Did not work
22.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
22.2% of 93 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
23.6% of 67 thousand people
Male
22.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
22.5% of 31 thousand people
Female
24.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
24.5% of 36 thousand people
18 to 24 years
58.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
58.8% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
21.8% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
15% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
23.9% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
21.9% of 14 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
20.5% of 11 thousand people
75 years and over
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
17.3% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
3% of 27 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
32.4% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
40.4% of 26 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mercer County, New Jersey
2023
10.7%
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