Statistics for Merced County
Latest official figures for Merced County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 297,260 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 31.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 3,625 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,034 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.2 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 6.85 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 8.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 65,510 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 13,282.3 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 7.9 % | 2024 |