Mercer Town, Missouri
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 342 people, 165 households, and 97 families residing in the town. The population density was 966.3 people per square mile (373.09/kmē), making its Missouri's 435th most densely populated town. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 551.4 per square mile (212.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.07 people, and the average family size was 2.75 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males. The median age was 43.5 years, the median age of male residents at 43.5 and the median age of female residents at 43.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 99.42% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.29% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $23906, making its Missouri's 241st lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $27750, it is 178th poorest town by median family income in Missouri. The per capita income for the town was $13493, making it the 602nd highest town by per capita income in Missouri. The median income is $15547, The median income for males was $19583 versus $11917 for females.
In 2000, 85 pupils and students, of which 36 are male and 49 are female, 24.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 34 elementary school, 34 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 342 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 344 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 344 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 341 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 333 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 332 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 328 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 324 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 326 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| High school | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer town, Missouri | $23906 | $27750 | $13493 |
| Mercer County, Missouri | $29640 | $35313 | $15140 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |