Mercer County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Mercer County New Jersey area was $87,662 in 2021, the latest figures available. Mercer County median household income is $1,634 lower than the median New Jersey household income and $17,945 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Mercer County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Mercer County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Mercer County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Mercer County | $87,662 | +0.21% | +0.76% |
Trends in Mercer County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Mercer is $87,662. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $93,095 and is now $5,433 (5.84%) lower. From a post peak low of $80,380 in 2012, real median household income for Mercer has now grown by $7,282 (9.06%).
Real Median Household Income: Mercer County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Mercer County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $87,662 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $87,480 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $84,242 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $86,999 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $87,507 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $87,669 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $82,815 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $85,873 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $82,546 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $80,380 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $89,204 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $90,699 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $92,032 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $89,920 |
Mercer County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Mercer County was $115,227 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Mercer County median family income is $5,125 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Mercer County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Mercer County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Mercer County | $115,227 | -1.02% | +4.57% |
Trends in Mercer County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Mercer is $115,227. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $118,466 and is now $3,239 (2.73%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Mercer County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Mercer County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $115,227 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $116,412 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $113,615 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $110,194 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $113,168 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $112,414 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $107,360 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $105,900 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $105,584 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $108,933 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $111,327 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $114,879 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $116,306 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $112,144 |
Mercer County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Mercer County was $46,571 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Mercer County median per capita income is $767 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Mercer County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Mercer County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Mercer County | $46,571 | +0.09% | +2.04% |
Trends in Mercer County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Mercer is $46,571. Real per capita income peaked in 2017 at $46,717 and is now $146 (0.31%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Mercer County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Mercer County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $46,571 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $46,530 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $44,868 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $45,642 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $46,717 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $46,249 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $42,107 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $43,714 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $42,125 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $43,572 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $44,188 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $45,843 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $45,706 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $44,971 |
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