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Merced County

Population
290,2012024
Similar to communities in California
Household income
$65,5102024
Less favorable than communities in California
Home value
$391,8002024
Similar to communities in California
Unemployment
8.9%2026
Less favorable than communities in California
Violent crime
5642023
Similar to communities in California
Work from home
6.6%2024
Lower than communities in California
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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What stands out in Merced County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Merced County with communities in California or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Merced County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on adults with a high school diploma.
0th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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