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Mercedes Overview

16,361
TOTAL POPULATION
8,001
MALE POPULATION
8,360
FEMALE POPULATION
95.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,612
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,378
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,243
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$16,017
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,667
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Mercedes Area Codes

Race in Mercedes

The most populous races in Mercedes are Hispanic or Latino (15,155 | 92.6%), White / Caucasian (9,222 | 56.4%), and Two or more Races (5,149 | 31.5%).
Race in Mercedes
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.0%
Hispanic or Latino15,15592.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian9,22256.4%
Two or more Races5,14931.5%
Some other Race1,98112.1%
Total16,361100.0%

Ancestry in Mercedes

The most populous ancestries reported in Mercedes are Mexican (14,314 | 87.5%), American (600 | 3.7%), English (354 | 2.2%), Irish (190 | 1.2%), and German (138 | 0.8%), together accounting for 95.3% of all Mercedes residents.
Ancestry in Mercedes
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6003.7%
Belgian130.1%
British120.1%
Central American640.4%
Chippewa120.1%
Danish70.0%
Dominican80.1%
Dutch190.1%
English3542.2%
European110.1%
French290.2%
German1380.8%
Honduran430.3%
Indian (Asian)60.0%
Irish1901.2%
Italian740.4%
Korean60.0%
Mexican14,31487.5%
Native Hawaiian30.0%
Norwegian350.2%
Puerto Rican380.2%
Salvadoran210.1%
Scotch-Irish80.1%
Swedish230.1%
Welsh100.1%
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Immigrants in Mercedes

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mercedes came from Central America (2,358 | 14.4%), Latin America (2,358 | 14.4%), Mexico (2,315 | 14.1%), Honduras (43 | 0.3%), and Canada (15 | 0.1%), together accounting for 43.3% of all Mercedes residents.
Immigrants in Mercedes
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada150.1%
Central America2,35814.4%
England150.1%
Europe150.1%
Honduras430.3%
Latin America2,35814.4%
Mexico2,31514.1%
Northern Europe150.1%
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Sex and Age in Mercedes

Sex and Age in Mercedes

The most populous age groups in Mercedes are 40 to 44 Years (864 | 10.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (866 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mercedes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years667 (8.3%)596 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years633 (7.9%)466 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years689 (8.6%)866 (10.4%)
15 to 19 Years863 (10.8%)577 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years516 (6.5%)680 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years496 (6.2%)388 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years423 (5.3%)442 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years437 (5.5%)415 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years864 (10.8%)745 (8.9%)
45 to 49 Years379 (4.7%)458 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years453 (5.7%)265 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years229 (2.9%)341 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years243 (3.0%)481 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years432 (5.4%)339 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years302 (3.8%)309 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years181 (2.3%)405 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years58 (0.7%)336 (4.0%)
85 Years and over136 (1.7%)251 (3.0%)
Total8,001 (100.0%)8,360 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mercedes

Median Family Size in Mercedes

The median family size in Mercedes is 3.93 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,094 | 29.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.03 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,433 | 65.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mercedes
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,433 (65.1%)3.89
Single Male/Father208 (5.6%)3.89
Single Female/Mother1,094 (29.3%)4.03
Total Families3,735 (100.0%)3.93

Median Household Size in Mercedes

The median household size in Mercedes is 3.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (208 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.49 persons per household. non-family households (1,283 | 25.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mercedes
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,433 (48.5%)3.89
Single Male/Father208 (4.2%)4.49
Single Female/Mother1,094 (21.8%)4.13
Non-family1,283 (25.6%)1.11
Total Households5,018 (100.0%)3.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mercedes

Out of a total of 5,018 households in Mercedes, 3,735 (74.4%) are family households, while 1,283 (25.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,250, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,163.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mercedes
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,163 (23.2%)
2-Person Households1,250 (24.9%)107 (2.1%)
3-Person Households443 (8.8%)13 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,019 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households488 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households219 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households316 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,735 (74.4%)1,283 (25.6%)

Female Fertility in Mercedes

Fertility by Age in Mercedes

Average fertility rate in Mercedes is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mercedes
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years31 (11.8%)54.0
20 to 34 years170 (64.9%)113.0
35 to 50 years61 (23.3%)36.0
Total262 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mercedes

34.4% of women with births (262) in Mercedes are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mercedes
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years67 (39.4%)103 (60.6%)
35 to 50 years23 (37.7%)38 (62.3%)
Total90 (34.4%)172 (65.6%)

Fertility by Education in Mercedes

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mercedes
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School147 (56.1%)134.0
High School Diploma96 (36.6%)86.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (7.2%)16.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total262 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mercedes

65.6% of women with births in Mercedes are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 80.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mercedes
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School28 (19.1%)119 (80.9%)
High School Diploma43 (44.8%)53 (55.2%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (34.4%)172 (65.6%)

Income in Mercedes

Income Overview in Mercedes

Per Capita Income in Mercedes is $18,612, while median incomes of families and households are $58,378 and $43,243 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income16,361$18,612
Median Family Income3,735$58,378
Mean Family Income3,735$65,323
Median Household Income5,018$43,243
Mean Household Income5,018$57,257
Income Deficit3,735$16,017
Wage / Income Gap (%)16,36116.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)16,36183.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index16,3610.44

Earnings by Sex in Mercedes

Average Earnings in Mercedes are $25,084, $26,662 for men and $22,277 for women, a difference of 16.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Mercedes
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,543 (52.4%)$26,662
Female3,212 (47.5%)$22,277
Total6,755 (100.0%)$25,084

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mercedes

The most common earnings brackets in Mercedes are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (407 | 11.5%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (282 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mercedes
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less113 (3.2%)235 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999121 (3.4%)160 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499225 (6.4%)165 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999102 (2.9%)165 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499135 (3.8%)246 (7.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999183 (5.2%)180 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499106 (3.0%)214 (6.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999210 (5.9%)139 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499226 (6.4%)112 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999189 (5.3%)139 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999407 (11.5%)276 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99989 (2.5%)260 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999160 (4.5%)78 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999277 (7.8%)135 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99991 (2.6%)75 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999246 (6.9%)55 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999185 (5.2%)188 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999142 (4.0%)282 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999214 (6.0%)55 (1.7%)
$100,000+122 (3.4%)53 (1.7%)
Total3,543 (100.0%)3,212 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mercedes

Average earnings in Mercedes are $28,601 for men and $27,634 for women, a difference of 3.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,688. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,591, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,767.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mercedes
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,260$13,767
High School Diploma$24,688$26,034
College or Associate's Degree$48,828$29,599
Bachelor's Degree$42,347$63,298
Graduate Degree$74,375$66,591
Total$28,601$27,634

Family Income in Mercedes

Family Income Brackets in Mercedes

According to the Mercedes family income data, there are 796 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 26 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mercedes
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00040710.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991273.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993108.3%
$25,000 to $34,99950413.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993599.6%
$50,000 to $74,99966117.7%
$75,000 to $99,99940010.7%
$100,000 to $149,99979621.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991423.8%
$200,000+260.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mercedes

7+ person families (268 | 7.2%) account for the highest median family income in Mercedes with $106,065 per family, while 2-person families (1,297 | 34.7%) have the highest median income of $22,432 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mercedes
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,297 (34.7%)$44,864
3-Person Families504 (13.5%)$54,044
4-Person Families960 (25.7%)$72,897
5-Person Families439 (11.7%)$50,550
6-Person Families267 (7.1%)$0
7+ Person Families268 (7.2%)$106,065
Total3,735 (100.0%)$58,378

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mercedes

The median family income in Mercedes is $58,378, with families comprising 3+ earners (635) having the highest median family income of $110,268, while families with no earners (769) have the lowest median family income of $30,824, accounting for 17.0% and 20.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mercedes
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners769 (20.6%)$30,824
1 Earner1,190 (31.9%)$32,520
2 Earners1,141 (30.5%)$71,971
3+ Earners635 (17.0%)$110,268
Total3,735 (100.0%)$58,378

Household Income in Mercedes

Household Income Brackets in Mercedes

With 853 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mercedes, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 40 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mercedes
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00057211.4%
$10,000 to $14,99950710.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994629.2%
$25,000 to $34,99967713.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994629.2%
$50,000 to $74,99985317.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994529.0%
$100,000 to $149,99984316.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991412.8%
$200,000+400.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mercedes

The median household income in Mercedes is $43,243, with the highest median household income of $72,658 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,393 households (27.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 184 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mercedes
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years184 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,699 (33.9%)$40,766
45 to 64 Years1,393 (27.8%)$72,658
65+ Years1,742 (34.7%)$33,555
Total5,018 (100.0%)$43,243

Poverty in Mercedes

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercedes

With 27.0% poverty level for males and 31.4% for females among the residents of Mercedes, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 104 males (88.9%) and 71 females (87.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercedes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years428 (64.2%)265 (44.5%)
5 Years104 (88.9%)71 (87.6%)
6 to 11 Years329 (43.8%)415 (58.0%)
12 to 14 Years122 (26.9%)199 (37.7%)
15 Years36 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (11.8%)137 (46.3%)
18 to 24 Years222 (26.6%)265 (29.1%)
25 to 34 Years270 (29.4%)220 (26.5%)
35 to 44 Years211 (16.2%)333 (28.7%)
45 to 54 Years50 (6.0%)96 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years200 (42.4%)144 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years102 (13.9%)151 (23.3%)
75 Years and over45 (12.0%)325 (32.8%)
Total2,159 (27.0%)2,621 (31.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercedes

According to the poverty statistics in Mercedes, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercedes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (35.8%)331 (55.5%)
5 Years13 (11.1%)10 (12.3%)
6 to 11 Years423 (56.2%)300 (42.0%)
12 to 14 Years331 (73.1%)329 (62.3%)
15 Years168 (82.4%)52 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years299 (88.2%)159 (53.7%)
18 to 24 Years614 (73.4%)644 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Years649 (70.6%)610 (73.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,090 (83.8%)827 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years782 (94.0%)627 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years272 (57.6%)678 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years632 (86.1%)497 (76.7%)
75 Years and over330 (88.0%)667 (67.2%)
Total5,842 (73.0%)5,731 (68.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mercedes

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mercedes show that 14.0% or 340 of the total 2,433 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.3%, comprising of 81 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.9%, which includes 68 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mercedes
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,091 (94.1%)68 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children775 (80.2%)191 (19.8%)
3 or 4 Children227 (73.7%)81 (26.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,093 (86.0%)340 (14.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mercedes

According to the poverty data in Mercedes, 60.6% or 126 single-father households and 38.2% or 418 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mercedes
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (13.3%)71 (15.9%)
1 or 2 Children72 (62.6%)120 (35.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)199 (71.1%)
5 or more Children48 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total126 (60.6%)418 (38.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mercedes

The poverty data for Mercedes shows that 340 of the married-couple family households (14.0%) and 544 of the single-parent households (41.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (26.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mercedes
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children68 (5.9%)77 (15.7%)
1 or 2 Children191 (19.8%)192 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children81 (26.3%)199 (71.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Total340 (14.0%)544 (41.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Mercedes

Employment by Class of Employer in Mercedes

Among the 5,912 employed individuals in Mercedes, private company employees (4,395 | 74.3%), state government employees (385 | 6.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (382 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mercedes
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,39574.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)50.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3826.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2784.7%
Local Government Employees3445.8%
State Government Employees3856.5%
Federal Government Employees1232.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,912100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mercedes

According to the labor force statistics for Mercedes, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,188), 54.7% or 6,667 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 553 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.2% or 728 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.2% or 132 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mercedes
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years287 (24.2%)25 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years862 (72.1%)114 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Years622 (70.4%)132 (21.2%)
30 to 34 Years728 (84.2%)23 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,873 (76.1%)99 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,249 (80.3%)161 (12.9%)
55 to 59 Years349 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years365 (50.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years311 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,667 (54.7%)553 (8.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mercedes

According to labor force statistics for Mercedes, 73.4% of individuals (5,181) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,059) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 414 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.4% or 847 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.8% or 199 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mercedes
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,218 (63.6%)92 (4.8%)
High School Diploma1,558 (79.3%)252 (12.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,560 (71.7%)148 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher847 (84.4%)63 (6.3%)
Total5,181 (73.4%)565 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mercedes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mercedes are Community & Social Service (605 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (514 | 8.4%), Management (254 | 4.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (216 | 3.5%), and Business & Financial (153 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mercedes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mercedes, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (83.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (92.8%), Community & Social Service (87.8%), and Business & Financial (71.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mercedes
OccupationMaleFemale
Management154 (60.6%)100 (39.4%)
Business & Financial43 (28.1%)110 (71.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science71 (62.8%)42 (37.2%)
Computers & Mathematics35 (45.5%)42 (54.5%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 74 (12.2%)531 (87.8%)
Education, Arts & Media29 (34.9%)54 (65.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (7.2%)477 (92.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating104 (48.1%)112 (51.8%)
Health Technologists88 (83.0%)18 (17.0%)
Total (Category)446 (33.3%)895 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mercedes are Healthcare Support (599 | 9.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (429 | 7.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (380 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (102 | 1.7%), and Personal Care & Service (89 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Mercedes

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mercedes, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.1%), Personal Care & Service (82.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (31.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mercedes
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support107 (17.9%)492 (82.1%)
Security & Protection102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving260 (68.4%)120 (31.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance308 (71.8%)121 (28.2%)
Personal Care & Service16 (18.0%)73 (82.0%)
Total (Category)793 (49.6%)806 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mercedes are Office & Administration (1,069 | 17.5%), and Sales & Related (673 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mercedes

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mercedes
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related298 (44.3%)375 (55.7%)
Office & Administration381 (35.6%)688 (64.4%)
Total (Category)679 (39.0%)1,063 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mercedes are Construction & Extraction (399 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (228 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (114 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mercedes

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mercedes
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction396 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)738 (99.6%)3 (0.4%)
Total (Overall)3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mercedes are Production (245 | 4.0%), Transportation (224 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (221 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mercedes

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mercedes
OccupationMaleFemale
Production83 (33.9%)162 (66.1%)
Transportation213 (95.1%)11 (4.9%)
Material Moving201 (90.9%)20 (9.0%)
Total (Category)497 (72.0%)193 (28.0%)
Total (Overall)3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mercedes

Employment Industries in Mercedes

The major employment industries in Mercedes include Educational Services (1,010 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (969 | 15.9%), Retail Trade (822 | 13.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (667 | 10.9%), and Construction (539 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Mercedes

Employment Industries by Sex in Mercedes

The Mercedes industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (83.9%), Educational Services (80.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mercedes
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting119 (85.6%)20 (14.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction536 (99.4%)3 (0.6%)
Manufacturing149 (66.2%)76 (33.8%)
Wholesale Trade35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade361 (43.9%)461 (56.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing180 (94.2%)11 (5.8%)
Utilities37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information50 (47.2%)56 (52.8%)
Finance & Insurance20 (16.1%)104 (83.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing95 (89.6%)11 (10.4%)
Professional & Scientific74 (34.9%)138 (65.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support384 (85.3%)66 (14.7%)
Educational Services197 (19.5%)813 (80.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance259 (26.7%)710 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services310 (46.5%)357 (53.5%)
Public Administration142 (69.3%)63 (30.7%)
Total3,153 (51.6%)2,960 (48.4%)

Education in Mercedes

School Enrollment in Mercedes

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,788 students in Mercedes are high school (1,297 | 27.1%), middle school (1,255 | 26.2%), and elementary school (971 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Mercedes
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2364.9%
Kindergarten1873.9%
Elementary School97120.3%
Middle School1,25526.2%
High School1,29727.1%
College / Undergraduate80016.7%
Graduate / Professional420.9%
Total4,788100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mercedes

Out of a total of 4,788 students who are enrolled in schools in Mercedes, 172 (3.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,616 (96.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 106 (31.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 146 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mercedes
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,035 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,528 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds891 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds334 (87.7%)47 (12.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds227 (68.2%)106 (31.8%)
35 Years and over82 (92.1%)7 (7.9%)
Total4,616 (96.4%)172 (3.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mercedes

Education (716 | 45.1%), arts & humanities (227 | 14.3%), social sciences (93 | 5.9%), science & technology (92 | 5.8%), and business (88 | 5.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,588 individuals in Mercedes who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mercedes
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics392.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural563.5%
Physical & Health Sciences171.1%
Psychology654.1%
Social Sciences935.9%
Engineering382.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies583.6%
Science & Technology925.8%
Business885.5%
Education71645.1%
Literature & Languages181.1%
Liberal Arts & History382.4%
Visual & Performing Arts432.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities22714.3%
Total1,588100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mercedes

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mercedes

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mercedes are males with 2 vehicles (1,218, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (781, making up 42.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mercedes
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (0.6%)78 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle605 (19.9%)617 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles1,218 (40.1%)781 (27.2%)
3 Vehicles814 (26.8%)1,237 (43.0%)
4 Vehicles266 (8.8%)133 (4.6%)
5 or more Vehicles116 (3.8%)28 (1.0%)
Total3,038 (100.0%)2,874 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mercedes

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mercedes are 10 to 14 minutes (1,188 commuters, 21.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (869 commuters, 15.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (839 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Mercedes
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2424.4%
5 to 9 Minutes86915.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1,18821.8%
15 to 19 Minutes83915.4%
20 to 24 Minutes5189.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2474.5%
30 to 34 Minutes81314.9%
35 to 39 Minutes611.1%
40 to 44 Minutes350.6%
45 to 59 Minutes5089.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1011.8%
90 or more Minutes370.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Mercedes

The most common commute times in Mercedes are 30 to 34 minutes (458 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (811 commuters, 29.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mercedes
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes116 (4.3%)126 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes447 (16.7%)422 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes377 (14.1%)811 (29.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes333 (12.4%)506 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes333 (12.4%)185 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes106 (4.0%)141 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes458 (17.1%)355 (12.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes50 (1.9%)11 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes337 (12.6%)171 (6.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes96 (3.6%)5 (0.2%)
90 or more Minutes30 (1.1%)7 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mercedes

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mercedes are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (443, 16.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (557, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mercedes
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM198 (7.4%)71 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM151 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM68 (2.5%)118 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM443 (16.5%)177 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM387 (14.4%)148 (5.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM333 (12.4%)557 (20.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM245 (9.1%)536 (19.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM205 (7.6%)506 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM46 (1.7%)35 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM135 (5.0%)120 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM47 (1.8%)182 (6.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM112 (4.2%)176 (6.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM183 (6.8%)116 (4.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM130 (4.9%)33 (1.2%)
Total2,683 (100.0%)2,775 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mercedes

Occupancy by Ownership in Mercedes

Of the total 5,018 dwellings in Mercedes, owner-occupied units account for 3,411 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,607 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mercedes
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,41168.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,60732.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,018100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mercedes

Occupancy by Household Size in Mercedes
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,16323.2%
2-Person Household1,35727.0%
3-Person Household4569.1%
4+ Person Household2,04240.7%
Total Housing Units5,018100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mercedes

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mercedes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household599 (51.5%)564 (48.5%)
2-Person Household1,078 (79.4%)279 (20.6%)
3-Person Household288 (63.2%)168 (36.8%)
4+ Person Household1,446 (70.8%)596 (29.2%)
Total Housing Units3,411 (68.0%)1,607 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mercedes

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mercedes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School924 (56.5%)712 (43.5%)
High School Diploma814 (67.1%)399 (32.9%)
College/Associate Degree935 (68.9%)422 (31.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher738 (90.9%)74 (9.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mercedes

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mercedes
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years69513.9%
35 to 44 Years1,18823.7%
45 to 54 Years65113.0%
55 to 64 Years74214.8%
65 to 74 Years84516.8%
75 to 84 Years57911.5%
85 Years and Over3186.3%
Total5,018100.0%

Housing Finances in Mercedes

Median Income by Occupancy in Mercedes

Median Income by Occupancy in Mercedes
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,411 (68.0%)$66,737
Renter-Occupied1,607 (32.0%)$16,138
Average5,018 (100.0%)$43,243

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mercedes

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mercedes
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (0.2%)268 (16.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999100 (2.9%)200 (12.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999218 (6.4%)290 (18.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (1.2%)121 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999158 (4.6%)143 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999500 (14.7%)176 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999364 (10.7%)99 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999621 (18.2%)233 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999377 (11.1%)77 (4.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999844 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more181 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,411 (100.0%)1,607 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mercedes

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mercedes
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300367 (10.8%)172 (10.7%)
$300 to $499684 (20.1%)365 (22.7%)
$500 to $7991,002 (29.4%)455 (28.3%)
$800 to $999288 (8.4%)109 (6.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499735 (21.5%)260 (16.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999182 (5.3%)8 (0.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499123 (3.6%)21 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99930 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,411 (100.0%)1,607 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mercedes

Housing Structures in Mercedes

Housing Structures in Mercedes
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,50369.8%
Single Unit, Attached260.5%
2 Unit Apartments50610.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2635.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments360.7%
10 or more Apartments2374.7%
Mobile Home / Other4478.9%
Total5,018100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mercedes

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mercedes
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,909 (83.0%)594 (17.0%)
Single Unit, Attached14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
2 Unit Apartments99 (19.6%)407 (80.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)263 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)237 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other389 (87.0%)58 (13.0%)
Total3,411 (68.0%)1,607 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mercedes

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mercedes
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room27 (0.8%)71 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms218 (6.4%)508 (31.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,453 (42.6%)775 (48.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,422 (41.7%)214 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms291 (8.5%)39 (2.4%)
Total3,411 (100.0%)1,607 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mercedes

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mercedes
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas318 (9.3%)290 (18.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas185 (5.4%)21 (1.3%)
Electricity2,908 (85.3%)1,287 (80.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (0.6%)
Total3,411 (100.0%)1,607 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mercedes

Household Vehicle Usage in Mercedes
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle106 (3.1%)330 (20.5%)
1 Vehicle868 (25.5%)779 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles1,362 (39.9%)358 (22.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,075 (31.5%)140 (8.7%)
Total3,411 (100.0%)1,607 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mercedes

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mercedes

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,1491,262
Median Property Value$79,400$126,500
Median Household Income$53,010$58
Monthly Housing Costs$510$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,525$26

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mercedes

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mercedes
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000540 (25.1%)23 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999771 (35.9%)320 (25.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999801 (37.3%)886 (70.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99937 (1.7%)33 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,149 (100.0%)1,262 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mercedes

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mercedes
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00058 (2.7%)34 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999335 (15.6%)48 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999338 (15.7%)83 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999277 (12.9%)162 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999445 (20.7%)87 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999200 (9.3%)176 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999373 (17.4%)177 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more123 (5.7%)471 (37.3%)
Total2,149 (100.0%)1,262 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mercedes

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mercedes
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,254 (58.4%)83,419 (6,610.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x288 (13.4%)794 (62.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x146 (6.8%)189 (15.0%)
4.0x or more461 (21.4%)81 (6.4%)
Total2,149 (100.0%)1,262 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mercedes

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mercedes
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800508 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499511 (23.8%)28 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,049 (48.8%)262 (20.8%)
Total2,149 (100.0%)1,262 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mercedes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercedes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercedes
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,387 (94.9%)74 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years3,014 (83.0%)617 (17.0%)
19 to 25 Years926 (51.2%)884 (48.8%)
26 to 34 Years549 (39.2%)851 (60.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,282 (52.1%)1,179 (47.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,065 (68.5%)490 (31.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,045 (80.8%)249 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,369 (99.1%)13 (0.9%)
75 Years and older1,367 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,004 (73.4%)4,357 (26.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mercedes

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mercedes
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,387 (94.9%)74 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,014 (83.0%)617 (17.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen926 (51.2%)884 (48.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mercedes

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mercedes
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,699 (68.7%)1,231 (31.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,173 (67.8%)1,032 (32.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,231 (78.8%)601 (21.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,055 (59.0%)732 (41.0%)
$100,000 and over3,846 (83.7%)748 (16.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercedes

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercedes
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,299 (88.9%)108 (7.4%)
6 to 18 Years2,161 (59.5%)885 (24.4%)
19 to 25 Years200 (11.1%)731 (40.4%)
25 to 34 Years74 (5.3%)497 (35.5%)
35 to 44 Years198 (8.1%)1,093 (44.4%)
45 to 54 Years243 (15.6%)861 (55.4%)
55 to 64 Years333 (25.7%)763 (59.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,322 (95.7%)594 (43.0%)
75 Years and over1,367 (100.0%)641 (46.9%)
Total7,197 (44.0%)6,173 (37.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mercedes

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mercedes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.6%)16 (2.7%)
5 to 17 Years170 (9.1%)91 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years176 (10.0%)167 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years503 (19.3%)390 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years397 (54.1%)210 (32.4%)
75 Years and over129 (34.4%)546 (55.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mercedes

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mercedes: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.6%)16 (2.7%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years176 (6.8%)29 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years162 (22.1%)20 (3.1%)
75 Years and over110 (29.3%)37 (3.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mercedes: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)30 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years102 (3.9%)119 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years183 (24.9%)93 (14.3%)
75 Years and over31 (8.3%)84 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mercedes: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years157 (8.4%)83 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years176 (10.0%)105 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years293 (11.3%)79 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years49 (6.7%)38 (5.9%)
75 Years and over22 (5.9%)53 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mercedes: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years232 (8.9%)204 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years235 (32.0%)153 (23.6%)
75 Years and over30 (8.0%)339 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mercedes: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years39 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years148 (5.7%)73 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years107 (14.6%)14 (2.2%)
75 Years and over10 (2.7%)266 (26.8%)

Technology Access in Mercedes

Computing Device Access in Mercedes

Computing Device Access in Mercedes
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,19363.6%
Smartphone4,13082.3%
Tablet2,36447.1%
No Computing Device56811.3%
Total5,018100.0%

Internet Access in Mercedes

Internet Access in Mercedes
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,08061.4%
Cellular Data Only77715.5%
Satellite Internet3466.9%
No Internet1,02220.4%
Total5,018100.0%

Mercedes Summary

Mercedes is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Mercedes was originally inhabited by the Coahuiltecan Indians. The first European to explore the area was Alonso de Leon in 1690. The area was later settled by ranchers and farmers in the late 19th century.
The city was founded in 1907 by the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway. The city was named after Mercedes Perez, the daughter of a local rancher. The city was incorporated in 1910.

Geography

Mercedes is located at 26°10'25" North, 97°51'25" West (26.173611, -97.856944). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Mercedes is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a Ford Motor Company plant, a Caterpillar plant, and a General Motors plant. The city is also home to several large agricultural operations, including vegetable farms, citrus groves, and cattle ranches.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 14,811 people, 4,541 households, and 3,619 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,811.2 people per square mile (699.7/km2). There were 4,919 housing units at an average density of 602.2 per square mile (232.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 91.2% of the population.
There were 4,541 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.71.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,945, and the median income for a family was $23,906. Males had a median income of $20,945 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,845. About 33.2% of families and 37.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under age 18 and 33.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mercedes?
Total Population of Mercedes is 16,361.
What is the Total Male Population of Mercedes?
Total Male Population of Mercedes is 8,001.
What is the Total Female Population of Mercedes?
Total Female Population of Mercedes is 8,360.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mercedes?
There are 95.71 Males per 100 Females in Mercedes.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mercedes?
There are 104.49 Females per 100 Males in Mercedes.
What is the Median Population Age in Mercedes?
Median Population Age in Mercedes is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mercedes
Average Family Size in Mercedes is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mercedes
Average Household Size in Mercedes is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mercedes?
Per Capita income in Mercedes is $18,612.
What is the Median Family Income in Mercedes?
Median Family Income in Mercedes is $58,378.
What is the Median Household income in Mercedes?
Median Household Income in Mercedes is $43,243.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mercedes?
Income or Wage Gap in Mercedes is 16.4%.
Women in Mercedes earn 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mercedes?
Family Income Deficit in Mercedes is $16,017.
Families that are below poverty line in Mercedes earn $16,017 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mercedes?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mercedes is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mercedes?
There are 6,667 People in the Labor Forcein in Mercedes.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mercedes?
54.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Mercedes.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mercedes?
Unemployment Rate in Mercedes is 8.3%.