Mercer, PA County is located in northwestern Pennsylvania and has a population of 111,216. It has a population density of 161 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Mercer County offers a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events throughout the year. Businesses such as Mercer Antique Mall, Buhl Farm Park Golf Course, Schmader's Auto Repair & Performance, and Williamson Trading Company can be found in the area. Popular outdoor activities include hiking trails at Moraine State Park and kayaking on Lake Arthur. Organizations like the Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce and Community Action Partnership are active in the local community. For those looking to enjoy some local sports events, Mercer Raceway Park hosts weekly races throughout the summer months while Grove City College has several NCAA Division III sports teams that compete throughout the year.
The population in Mercer County is 111,216. There are 165 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mercer County is 44.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mercer County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mercer County
- 49.6% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mercer County
- 90.3% are White
- 5.7% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander