Mercer, MO is a small town located in Mercer County with a population of 349 people. It has a population density of 804 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This small but bustling town is home to several local businesses such as Mercer Café & Bakery and The Log Cabin Store. Those who enjoy the outdoors can take advantage of the various year-round activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and skiing at nearby attractions like Mark Twain National Forest and Elephant Rocks State Park. Other organizations in the area include the local church, library, and fire department. Local sporting events range from youth soccer leagues to high school football games.
The population in Mercer is 349. There are 948 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mercer is 56.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mercer is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mercer
- 43.6% are married
- 20.4% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 17.8% have children, but are single
Race in Mercer
- 92.2% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 1.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander