Mercedes, TX Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 4/10

Housing 3/10

Affordability 8.5/10

Diversity 5/10

Safety 4/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 3/10

Commute 8.5/10

Mercedes, TX Crime Report

Crime in Mercedes summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mercedes. Key points include:

There were 610 total crimes in Mercedes in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mercedes is 3,611.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mercedes is 402.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mercedes is 3,208.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mercedes is 70.39% above the national average.

610
Total Crimes

70.39%
Above National Average

Mercedes

Crime In Mercedes Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Mercedes / 100k People	Texas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	610	3,611.0	2,429.9	2,119.2
Violent Crime	68	402.5	389.4	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	5.2	5.0
Robbery	5	29.6	63.5	61.0
Aggravated Assault	47	278.2	270.7	256.0
Property Crime	542	3,208.4	2,040.5	1,760.0
Burglary	30	177.6	284.3	229.0
Larceny	460	2,723.0	1,425.6	1,272.0
Car Theft	52	307.8	330.7	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Mercedes summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mercedes. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:

The cost of living in Mercedes is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mercedes is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mercedes is $143,755.
The median income in Mercedes is $46,904.

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Mercedes's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Mercedes Comparison Table

Living Expense	Mercedes	Texas	National Average
Overall	82	93	100
Services	102	100	100
Groceries	100	99	100
Health	46	81	100
Housing	101	97	100
Transportation	101	103	100
Utilities	94	100	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Mercedes, TX Weather

The average high in Mercedes is 84.8° and the average low is 64.1°.
There are 38.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

Stat	Mercedes
Average Annual High	84.8
Average Annual Low	64.1
Annual Precipitation Days	38.4
Average Annual Precipitation	23.5
Average Annual Snowfall	0.0

84.8°
Average High

38.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Mercedes, TX Photos

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2 Reviews & Comments About Mercedes

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I live in Mercedes...Yes, it is bad but it would be worse! :I

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I live in mercades and it a great place to live

Rankings & Articles For Mercedes

Rankings

Ranks #11 in Worst Places To Live In Texas

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Ranks #22 in Cheapest Places To Live In Texas

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Ranks #30 in Most Dangerous Places In Texas

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Mercedes Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Mercedes

The current population in Mercedes is 16,733. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	16,733	1.7%
2023	16,449	0.5%
2022	16,361	0.5%
2021	16,274	-1.7%
2020	16,561	-0.0%
2019	16,564	-0.5%
2018	16,648	0.4%
2017	16,588	0.5%
2016	16,501	0.5%
2015	16,425	0.9%
2014	16,271	1.7%
2013	15,999	1.2%
2012	15,803	1.2%
2011	15,616	1.6%
2010	15,369	-

Race / Ethnicity in Mercedes

White 7.1% (1,189)

African American 0.4% (62)

American Indian 0.0% (0)

Asian 0.1% (18)

Hawaiian 0.0% (3)

Other 0.0% (0)

Two Or More 0.3% (45)

Hispanic 92.1% (15,416)

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Mercedes is:

7.1% White with 1,189 White residents.
0.4% African American with 62 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 18 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 45 Two Or More residents.
92.1% Hispanic with 15,416 Hispanic residents.

Race	Mercedes	TX	USA
White	7.1%	39.1%	57.4%
African American	0.4%	11.9%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.1%	5.5%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	0.3%	3.1%	4.3%
Hispanic	92.1%	39.7%	19.3%

Gender in Mercedes

Female 50.9% (8,521)

Male 49.1% (8,212)

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Mercedes is 50.9% female with 8,521 female residents.
Mercedes is 49.1% male with 8,212 male residents.

Gender	Mercedes	TX	USA
Female	50.9%	50.1%	50.5%
Male	49.1%	49.9%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mercedes for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 16.0% (2,677)

9-12th Grade 12.0% (2,007)

High School / GED 31.0% (5,187)

Some College 19.0% (3,179)

Associate's Degree 7.0% (1,171)

Bachelor's Degree 11.0% (1,840)

Master's Degree 4.0% (669)

Professional Degree 0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)

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16.0% of adults in Mercedes completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Mercedes completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Mercedes completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Mercedes completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Mercedes completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Mercedes completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Mercedes completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Mercedes completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Mercedes completed doctorate degree.

Education	Mercedes	TX	USA
< 9th Grade	16.0%	8.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	7.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	24.0%	26.0%
Some College	19.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	21.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	9.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Mercedes, Texas

Less than $10,000 8.9% (149,166)

$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% (180,028)

$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% (135,664)

$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% (220,534)

$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% (189,994)

$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% (244,324)

$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% (182,600)

$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% (248,182)

$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% (96,765)

$200,000 or more 1.6% (26,039)

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8.9% of households in Mercedes earn Less than $10,000.
10.8% of households in Mercedes earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Mercedes earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.2% of households in Mercedes earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Mercedes earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Mercedes earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Mercedes earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Mercedes earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Mercedes earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Mercedes earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Mercedes	TX	USA
Less than $10,000	8.9%	5.0%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	10.8%	3.3%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.1%	6.3%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.2%	6.8%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.4%	10.5%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.6%	16.1%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.9%	12.8%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.8%	17.3%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.8%	9.5%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	1.6%	12.5%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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