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Merced city, California

Official LSAD Designation: Merced city • Census GEOID: 0646898 • Merced County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Merced city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $63,122 ±$3,879
Per Capita Income $27,343 ±$1,513
Poverty Rate 23.9% ±2.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 21,742 ±2,081
Unemployment Rate 11.3% ±1.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 36,948 ±1,345
Broadband Internet Rate 94.1% ±1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).