Merced, CA is a vibrant and diverse city located in the heart of Central California. With a population of 85,993 people, Merced offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities. With a population density of 3,799 people per square mile, it is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. There are numerous businesses and organizations that contribute to the culture and economy of Merced such as Valley Precision Manufacturing, Royal Vista Builders, Inc., Centrobin Technologies LLC, and Valley Financial Mortgage Bankers. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Lake McSwain Recreation Area or hiking trails such as Bear Mountain Trail or Indian Gulch Trails. The City also hosts several annual events such as Taste of Merced which highlights local restaurants and wineries or the Downtown Summerfest which features live music from local acts. Sports fans can cheer for two professional teams: The Merced Bears semi-pro football team and Central Valley Coyotes semi-pro baseball team.
The population in Merced is 85,993. There are 3,703 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merced is 29.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merced is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merced
- 40.8% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 28.3% have children, but are single
Race in Merced
- 27.9% are White
- 5.3% are Black
- 11.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 52.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander