Merced, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Merced, California Summary
Life in Merced research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Merced over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Merced:
The population in Merced is 85,993.
The median home value in Merced is $268,600.
The median income in Merced is $52,305.
The cost of living in Merced is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Merced is $1,127.
The unemployment rate in Merced is 11.9%.
The poverty rate in Merced is 26.6%.
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Merced, CA Crime Report
Crime in Merced summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Merced. Key points include:
There were 3,266 total crimes in Merced in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Merced is 3,542.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Merced is 800.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Merced is 2,742.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Merced is 52.42% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Merced Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Merced / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,266 | 3,542.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 738 | 800.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 154 | 167.0 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 471 | 510.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,528 | 2,742.1 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 381 | 413.3 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,722 | 1,867.9 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 425 | 461.0 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Merced, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Merced summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merced. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merced is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merced is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Merced is $268,600.
The median income in Merced is $52,305.
Merced's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merced Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merced | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 130 | 124 | 100 | |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Merced
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SophiatheWolfchild -
I live in the Vally of California it's called Merced and I am surprised they didn't put my town in it 'What's Merced' well Merced is the gateway to Yosemite
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Merced Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merced
The current population in Merced is 85,993. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85,993 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 82,289 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 82,008 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 81,461 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 81,120 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 80,490 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 79,639 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 78,953 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 78,111 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 77,080 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merced
Merced is:
23.8% White with 20,451 White residents.
3.9% African American with 3,366 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 376 American Indian residents.
10.8% Asian with 9,318 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 226 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 2,296 Two Or More residents.
58.1% Hispanic with 49,943 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merced | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.8% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 58.1% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Merced
Merced is 50.3% female with 43,293 female residents.
Merced is 49.7% male with 42,700 male residents.
| Gender | Merced | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merced for adults over 25
14.0% of adults in Merced completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Merced completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Merced completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Merced completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Merced completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Merced completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Merced completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Merced completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Merced completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merced | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merced, California
8.3% of households in Merced earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Merced earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Merced earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Merced earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Merced earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Merced earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Merced earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Merced earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Merced earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Merced earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merced | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
