Merced
City in Merced County, California
Merced is a city in Merced County, California, with 86,333 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear Creek, 3.1 miles E.
- 86,333residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 26.0 sq miland area · 67.2 km²
- 3,325 / sq mipopulation density
- 95340ZIP code
About Merced
Merced ( mur-SED; from Spanish for 'Mercy', pronounced [meɾˈseð]) is a city in and the county seat of Merced County, California, United States, in the San Joaquin Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 86,333, up from 78,958 in 2010. Incorporated on April 1, 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council–manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
Merced, known as the "Gateway to Yosemite", is less than two hours by automobile from Yosemite National Park to the east and Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and multiple beaches to the west. The community is served by the passenger rail service Amtrak, a minor, heavily subsidized airline through Merced Regional Airport, and three bus lines. It is approximately 110 miles (180 km) from Sacramento, 130 miles (210 km) from San Francisco, 55 miles (89 km) from Fresno, and 270 miles (430 km) from Los Angeles.
In 2005, the city became home to the 10th University of California campus, University of California, Merced (UC Merced), the first research university built in the U.S. in the 21st century.
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- Median household income
- $63,122
- Median home value
- $372,600
- Median rent
- $1,393/mo
- Median age
- 30
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Merced had 86,333 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86,333 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,325 per sq mi (1,284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merced at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 86,333 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.96 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3114° N, 120.4704° W |
| ZIP code | 95340 |
| Official website | cityofmerced.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0646898 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merced
- Bear Creek3.1 mi E
- Franklin3.6 mi W
- Tuttle5.1 mi E
- McSwain6.4 mi W
- Atwater7.3 mi W
- Planada8.3 mi E
- Winton9.6 mi NW
- El Nido12.5 mi S
- Cressey12.7 mi NW
- Le Grand13.2 mi SE
- Snelling14.8 mi N
- Livingston14.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merced
What county is Merced in?
Merced is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Merced, CA?
86,333 people lived in Merced at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merced, CA?
The ZIP code of Merced is 95340.
What is the elevation of Merced?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merced?
Bear Creek (3.1 mi), Franklin (3.6 mi), Tuttle (5.1 mi), McSwain (6.4 mi), Atwater (7.3 mi).
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