Mercer
City in McLean County, North Dakota
Mercer is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, with 88 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,929 ft (588 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Turtle Lake, 8.6 miles W.
- 88residents (2020 Census)
- 1,929 ftelevation · 588 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 396 / sq mipopulation density
- 58559ZIP code
About Mercer
Mercer is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 88 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 126 in 2024,
Mercer was founded in 1905 along a now-abandoned branch line of the Northern Pacific Railway extending from Carrington to Turtle Lake. The name comes from William Henry Harrison Mercer, a well known rancher in the Missouri River Valley for many years and for whom Mercer County is also named.
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Living in Mercer
- Median household income
- $46,429
- Median home value
- $84,300
- Median age
- 58.8
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Mercer had 88 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 88 |
|---|---|
| Density | 396 per sq mi (153 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mercer at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 88 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4906° N, 100.7111° W |
| ZIP code | 58559 |
| Official website | mercernd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3852340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mercer
- Turtle Lake8.6 mi W
- McClusky12.6 mi E
- Washburn20.1 mi SW
- Underwood20.2 mi W
- Denhoff21.0 mi E
- Wilton23.2 mi S
- Butte24.0 mi N
- Coleharbor24.1 mi W
- Regan24.6 mi S
- Ruso26.1 mi NW
- Kief27.1 mi N
- Goodrich27.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mercer
What county is Mercer in?
Mercer is in McLean County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Mercer, ND?
88 people lived in Mercer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mercer, ND?
The ZIP code of Mercer is 58559.
What is the elevation of Mercer?
1,929 feet (588 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mercer?
Turtle Lake (8.6 mi), McClusky (12.6 mi), Washburn (20.1 mi), Underwood (20.2 mi), Denhoff (21.0 mi).
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