Mercer

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

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Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, with 1,982 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is East Lackawannock, 2.4 miles SW.

About Mercer

Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,982 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.

The community was named after Brigadier General Hugh Mercer. The Mercer County Court House and Christiana Lindsey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Living in Mercer

Median household income
$47,054
Median home value
$151,200
Median rent
$660/mo
Median age
38.1
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Mercer, PA population

Mercer had 1,982 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,982
Density1,713 per sq mi (661 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mercer at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyMercer County
TypeBorough
Population1,982 (2020)
Land area1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Coordinates41.2265° N, 80.2363° W
ZIP code16137
Census code (GEOID)4248696

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mercer

What county is Mercer in?

Mercer is in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Mercer, PA?

1,982 people lived in Mercer at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mercer, PA?

The ZIP code of Mercer is 16137.

What towns are near Mercer?

East Lackawannock (2.4 mi), Coolspring (3.4 mi), Findley (3.6 mi), Jackson (4.5 mi), Lake Latonka (4.6 mi).

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