Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL (S1701ACS017131) from 2012 to 2023 about Mercer County, IL; Davenport; poverty; IL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mercer County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Mercer County was 15,487, a 0.30% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Mercer County population was 15,533, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 15,580 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mercer County decreased by 1,411. In this period, the peak population was 16,898 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mercer County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mercer County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Mercer County by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mercer County across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.46% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Mercer County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Mercer County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Mercer County, IL (MHIIL17131A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Mercer County, IL; Davenport; IL; households; income; median; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL (B01002001E017131) from 2009 to 2023 about Mercer County, IL; Davenport; age; IL; 5-year; median; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Mercer County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Mercer County, IL Population Breakdown by Gender
• Mercer County, IL Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Mercer County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mercer County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Mercer County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Mercer County, IL was for the group of age 55 to 59 years years with a population of 1,175 (7.52%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Mercer County, IL was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 333 (2.13%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Mercer County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Mercer County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Mercer County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Mercer County, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Mercer County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Mercer County, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Mercer County - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Mercer County, IL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mercer County, IL population pyramid, which represents the Mercer County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mercer County, IL, is 28.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mercer County, IL, is 34.7.
• Total dependency ratio for Mercer County, IL is 62.6.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mercer County, IL is 2.9.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mercer County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national filewith no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line File is designed to stand alone as an independent dataset, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The Area Hydrography Shapefile contains the geometry and attributes of both perennial and intermittent area hydrography features, including ponds, lakes, oceans, swamps (up to the U.S. nautical three-mile limit), glaciers, and the area covered by large rivers, streams, and/or canals that are represented as double-line drainage. Single-line drainage water features can be found in the Linear Hydrography Shapefile (LINEARWATER.shp). Linear water features includes single-line drainage water features and artificial path features, where they exist, that run through double-line drainage features such as rivers, streams, and/or canals, and serve as a linear representation of these features.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Mercer County, IL (ILMERC1POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Mercer County, IL; Davenport; IL; residents; population; and USA.

This resource is a member of a series. The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System (MTS). The MTS represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The All Roads shapefile includes all features within the MTS Super Class "Road/Path Features" distinguished where the MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Code (MTFCC) for the feature in the MTS that begins with "S". This includes all primary, secondary, local neighborhood, and rural roads, city streets, vehicular trails (4wd), ramps, service drives, alleys, parking lot roads, private roads for service vehicles (logging, oil fields, ranches, etc.), bike paths or trails, bridle/horse paths, walkways/pedestrian trails, and stairways.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mercer County, IL population pyramid, which represents the Mercer County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mercer County, IL, is 26.9.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mercer County, IL, is 34.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Mercer County, IL is 61.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mercer County, IL is 2.9.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mercer County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Mercer County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL was 514.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL reached a record high of 514.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 255.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Resident Population in Mercer County, IL was 15.29200 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Mercer County, IL reached a record high of 19.60000 in January of 1979 and a record low of 15.29200 in January of 2024. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Mercer County, IL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL was 14606.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL reached a record high of 16071.00000 in January of 2010 and a record low of 14606.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL (B03002006E017131) from 2009 to 2023 about Mercer County, IL; Davenport; asian; IL; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Mercer County, Illinois. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL was 52.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL reached a record high of 67.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 35.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Mercer County, IL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mercer County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mercer County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Mercer County was 15,504, a 0.41% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mercer County population was 15,568, a decline of 0.38% compared to a population of 15,627 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mercer County decreased by 1,394. In this period, the peak population was 16,898 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mercer County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mercer County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mercer County Population by Year. You can refer the same here