Merced, California
Quick Statistics
Merced is a community in Merced County, California, home to about 91,953 people spread across 23.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,254 a year, and a typical home is worth about $372,600. About 29.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 16 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Merced ranks number 87 of 1,570 in population, number 1,063 in median household income, number 986 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Merced typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Franklin, CA | 3.3 mi. | 7,392 |
| 2. | Bear Creek, CA | 3.4 mi. | 346 |
| 3. | University of California Merced, CA | 5.2 mi. | 724 |
| 4. | Tuttle, CA | 5.5 mi. | 73 |
| 5. | McSwain, CA | 6.0 mi. | 5,783 |
| 6. | Atwater, CA | 7.4 mi. | 32,162 |
| 7. | Planada, CA | 8.7 mi. | 3,506 |
| 8. | Winton, CA | 9.4 mi. | 11,797 |
What is the population of Merced, California?
Merced has a population of about 91,953 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Merced, California in?
Merced is located in Merced County, California.
What is the median home value in Merced, California?
The median home value in Merced is about $372,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Merced, California?
The median personal income in Merced is about $31,254 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Merced, California?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Merced County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Merced, California?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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