Mercer township, Pennsylvania
Mercer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mercer township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,002. The land area covers 12.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,002 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 424 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 438 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 424 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±15 |
| Median Home Value | $182,700 | ±$27,069 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,156 | ±$237 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,250 | ±$40,451 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,730 | ±$5,675 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 135 | ±88 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 591 | ±207 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.6% | ±8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MERCER
GUS Population: 998 (2024)
ID: 174295
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LORI GIESLER
PO BOX 380, 152 BOOMERANG RD, HARRISVILLE PA 16038
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mercer | KG-06 | Mercer, PA | |
| Regular School Mercer | 07-08 | Mercer, PA | |
| Regular School Mercer | 09-12 | Mercer, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Mercer | 09-12 | Mercer, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | West Sunbury, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Chicora, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 4.1 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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GROVE CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 125 WEST MAIN ST, GROVE CITY, PA, 16127 |
(724) 458-7320
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Grove City College
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College | 4.2 mi away | 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127-2104 |
7244582000
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NORTH TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN STREET, WEST SUNBURY, PA, 16061 |
(724) 476-1006
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Westminster College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172 |
7249468761
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MERCER AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 110 E. VENANGO ST., MERCER, PA, 16137 |
(724) 662-4233
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UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
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College | 18.6 mi away | 2414 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, 16105 |
7249363941
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PROSPECT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 357 MAIN STREET, PROSPECT, PA, 16052 |
(724) 865-9718
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Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 314 E Washington St, New Castle, PA, 16101 |
7246546611
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FOXBURG FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 31 MAIN STREET, FOXBURG, PA, 16036 |
(724) 659-3431
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SLIPPERY ROCK 1 SSW, PA US, located 4.8 miles from Mercer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 16.8° | 25.1° | 3.47" | — |
| February | 36.7° | 18.0° | 27.4° | 2.69" | — |
| March | 45.7° | 25.3° | 35.5° | 3.41" | — |
| April | 58.6° | 34.7° | 46.7° | 3.94" | — |
| May | 69.3° | 44.9° | 57.1° | 4.14" | — |
| June | 76.9° | 53.6° | 65.3° | 4.76" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 58.0° | 69.7° | 4.63" | — |
| August | 80.0° | 56.4° | 68.2° | 4.02" | — |
| September | 73.7° | 49.8° | 61.8° | 4.07" | — |
| October | 61.5° | 39.4° | 50.5° | 3.45" | — |
| November | 48.9° | 30.6° | 39.7° | 3.47" | — |
| December | 38.1° | 23.2° | 30.6° | 3.19" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Forestville CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Slippery Rock University CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Slippery Rock borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Grove City borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Barkeyville borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201948688. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.