Mercer County, Ohio is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 42,154. It has a population density of 89 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Mercer County is home to many local businesses, including Sawmill Brewing Company in Celina and Monnett Farms in Coldwater. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Fort St Clair State Park and swimming at Grand Lake St Mary's State Park. There are also numerous organizations dedicated to preserving the county's natural beauty, such as The Nature Conservancy and Friends of Grand Lake St Mary's. Additionally, residents enjoy watching local sporting events like the Mercer County Fair Rodeo or one of Celina's youth baseball teams.
The population in Mercer County is 42,154. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mercer County is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mercer County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mercer County
- 59.1% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mercer County
- 95.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander