Mercer County, Illinois
PO Box 66
Aledo, IL 61231
Phone: (309) 582-7021
Fax: (309) 582-7022
On the western border of IL, south of Davenport, IA; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Pike County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 568.88 (land 561.02; water 7.86). Pop per sq mi: 30.10.
Pop 2005: 16,912. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 -1.90%. Pop 2000: 16,957 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,645; median household $40,893; Pop below poverty level: 7.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,534-$26,040.
Unemployment 2004: 6.90%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 27.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 59.50%.
Aledo, IL 61231
Phone: (309) 582-7021
Fax: (309) 582-7022
On the western border of IL, south of Davenport, IA; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Pike County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 568.88 (land 561.02; water 7.86). Pop per sq mi: 30.10.
Pop 2005: 16,912. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 -1.90%. Pop 2000: 16,957 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,645; median household $40,893; Pop below poverty level: 7.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,534-$26,040.
Unemployment 2004: 6.90%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 27.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 59.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mercer County, Ohio
220 W Livingston St Rm A201
Celina, OH 45822
Phone: (419) 586-3178
Fax: (419) 586-1699
www.mercercountyohio.org
On the central-western border of OH, southwest of Lima; organized Feb 12, 1820 from Darke County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 473.29 (land 463.27; water 10.03). Pop per sq mi: 88.90.
Pop 2005: 41,202. State rank: 62. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 3.80%. Pop 2000: 40,924 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $18,531; median household $42,742; Pop below poverty level: 6.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,435-$27,948.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: -1.30%. Median travel time to work: 19.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 34.10%.
Celina, OH 45822
Phone: (419) 586-3178
Fax: (419) 586-1699
www.mercercountyohio.org
On the central-western border of OH, southwest of Lima; organized Feb 12, 1820 from Darke County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 473.29 (land 463.27; water 10.03). Pop per sq mi: 88.90.
Pop 2005: 41,202. State rank: 62. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 3.80%. Pop 2000: 40,924 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $18,531; median household $42,742; Pop below poverty level: 6.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,435-$27,948.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: -1.30%. Median travel time to work: 19.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 34.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Mercer County, Kentucky
PO Box 426
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: (859) 734-6310
Fax: (859) 734-6309
www.merceronline.com/mercer.htm
In central KY, southwest of Lexington; established Oct 17, 1785 (prior to statehood) from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 253.11 (land 250.92; water 2.20). Pop per sq mi: 86.10.
Pop 2005: 21,610. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.80%; 1990-2000 8.70%. Pop 2000: 20,817 (White 93.40%; Black or African American 3.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 38.20.
Income 2000: per capita $17,972; median household $35,555; Pop below poverty level: 12.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,966-$23,269.
Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.50%.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: (859) 734-6310
Fax: (859) 734-6309
www.merceronline.com/mercer.htm
In central KY, southwest of Lexington; established Oct 17, 1785 (prior to statehood) from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 253.11 (land 250.92; water 2.20). Pop per sq mi: 86.10.
Pop 2005: 21,610. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.80%; 1990-2000 8.70%. Pop 2000: 20,817 (White 93.40%; Black or African American 3.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 38.20.
Income 2000: per capita $17,972; median household $35,555; Pop below poverty level: 12.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,966-$23,269.
Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County Courthouse Rm 103
Mercer, PA 16137
Phone: (724) 662-3800
Fax: (724) 662-1530
www.merlink.org/mcjac/governmt.htm
On central-western border of PA, north of New Castle; organized Mar 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 682.57 (land 671.82; water 10.76). Pop per sq mi: 178.00.
Pop 2005: 119,598. State rank: 29. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 -0.60%. Pop 2000: 120,293 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 5.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,636; median household $34,666; Pop below poverty level: 11.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,432-$25,292.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.10%.
Mercer, PA 16137
Phone: (724) 662-3800
Fax: (724) 662-1530
www.merlink.org/mcjac/governmt.htm
On central-western border of PA, north of New Castle; organized Mar 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 682.57 (land 671.82; water 10.76). Pop per sq mi: 178.00.
Pop 2005: 119,598. State rank: 29. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 -0.60%. Pop 2000: 120,293 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 5.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,636; median household $34,666; Pop below poverty level: 11.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,432-$25,292.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Mercer County, Missouri
802 Main St County Courthouse
Princeton, MO 64673
Phone: (660) 748-3425
Fax: (660) 748-3180
On the central northern border of MO, northeast of Saint Joseph; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Grundy and Livingston counties. Name Origin: For Lt. Col. John Francis Mercer (1759-1821), officer in the Revolutionary War, MD legislator, and governor of MD (1801-13); or possibly for Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 455.18 (land 454.18; water 1.00). Pop per sq mi: 7.90.
Pop 2005: 3,595. State rank: 114. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.30%; 1990-2000 0.90%. Pop 2000: 3,757 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 42.40.
Income 2000: per capita $15,140; median household $29,640; Pop below poverty level: 13.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,865-$19,936.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.50%.
Princeton, MO 64673
Phone: (660) 748-3425
Fax: (660) 748-3180
On the central northern border of MO, northeast of Saint Joseph; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Grundy and Livingston counties. Name Origin: For Lt. Col. John Francis Mercer (1759-1821), officer in the Revolutionary War, MD legislator, and governor of MD (1801-13); or possibly for Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 455.18 (land 454.18; water 1.00). Pop per sq mi: 7.90.
Pop 2005: 3,595. State rank: 114. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.30%; 1990-2000 0.90%. Pop 2000: 3,757 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 42.40.
Income 2000: per capita $15,140; median household $29,640; Pop below poverty level: 13.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,865-$19,936.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mercer County, West Virginia
1501 Main St
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 487-8311
Fax: (304) 487-9842
www.mccvb.com
On southern border of WV, southeast of Beckley; organized Mar 17, 1837 from Giles and Tazewell counties (in VA). Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 420.69 (land 420.43; water 0.26). Pop per sq mi: 146.50.
Pop 2005: 61,589. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.20%; 1990-2000 -3.10%. Pop 2000: 62,980 (White 92.20%; Black or African American 5.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 40.20.
Income 2000: per capita $15,564; median household $26,628; Pop below poverty level: 19.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,604-$24,251.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.40%.
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 487-8311
Fax: (304) 487-9842
www.mccvb.com
On southern border of WV, southeast of Beckley; organized Mar 17, 1837 from Giles and Tazewell counties (in VA). Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 420.69 (land 420.43; water 0.26). Pop per sq mi: 146.50.
Pop 2005: 61,589. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.20%; 1990-2000 -3.10%. Pop 2000: 62,980 (White 92.20%; Black or African American 5.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 40.20.
Income 2000: per capita $15,564; median household $26,628; Pop below poverty level: 19.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,604-$24,251.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Mercer County, North Dakota
PO Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
Phone: (701) 745-3262
Fax: (701) 745-3710
www.mercercountynd.com
In west-central ND, northwest of Bismarck; organized Jan 14, 1875 (prior to statehood) from original territory. Name Origin: For William Henry Harrison Mercer (1884-1901), an early rancher.
Area (sq mi): 1112.42 (land 1045.49; water 66.93). Pop per sq mi: 8.00.
Pop 2005: 8,364. State rank: 15. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 -11.90%. Pop 2000: 8,644 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 40.10.
Income 2000: per capita $18,256; median household $42,269; Pop below poverty level: 7.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,310-$29,832.
Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 14.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 8.50%.
Stanton, ND 58571
Phone: (701) 745-3262
Fax: (701) 745-3710
www.mercercountynd.com
In west-central ND, northwest of Bismarck; organized Jan 14, 1875 (prior to statehood) from original territory. Name Origin: For William Henry Harrison Mercer (1884-1901), an early rancher.
Area (sq mi): 1112.42 (land 1045.49; water 66.93). Pop per sq mi: 8.00.
Pop 2005: 8,364. State rank: 15. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 -11.90%. Pop 2000: 8,644 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 40.10.
Income 2000: per capita $18,256; median household $42,269; Pop below poverty level: 7.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,310-$29,832.
Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 14.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 8.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mercer County, New Jersey
PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650
Phone: (609) 989-6470
Fax: (609) 989-1111
www.mercercounty.org
In central NJ along the Delaware River, northeast of Philadelphia; organized Feb 22, 1838 from Hunterdon and Middlesex counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 228.84 (land 225.93; water 2.91). Pop per sq mi: 1621.10.
Pop 2005: 366,256. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.40%; 1990-2000 7.70%. Pop 2000: 350,761 (White 64.20%; Black or African American 19.80%; Hispanic or Latino 9.70%; Asian 4.90%; Other 6.80%). Foreign born: 13.90%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $27,914; median household $56,613; Pop below poverty level: 8.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $39,456-$41,499.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.10%.
Trenton, NJ 08650
Phone: (609) 989-6470
Fax: (609) 989-1111
www.mercercounty.org
In central NJ along the Delaware River, northeast of Philadelphia; organized Feb 22, 1838 from Hunterdon and Middlesex counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Hugh Mercer (1721-77), Revolutionary War officer and physician.
Area (sq mi): 228.84 (land 225.93; water 2.91). Pop per sq mi: 1621.10.
Pop 2005: 366,256. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.40%; 1990-2000 7.70%. Pop 2000: 350,761 (White 64.20%; Black or African American 19.80%; Hispanic or Latino 9.70%; Asian 4.90%; Other 6.80%). Foreign born: 13.90%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $27,914; median household $56,613; Pop below poverty level: 8.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $39,456-$41,499.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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