Where is Mercer County, Illinois?
Mercer County is a county equivalent area found in Illinois, USA. The county government of Mercer is found in the county seat of Aledo.
With a total 1,472.91 sq. km of land and water area, Mercer County, Illinois is the 1940th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 15,945 people, Mercer County has a total 7358 households earning 53136 on average per year.
Mercer County, Illinois - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 17131 |
| Area Codes | 309 |
| Time Zone | CST |
| Major Cities | Aledo (population: 5,553), Sherrard (population: 2,563), Viola (population: 1,531), New Boston (population: 1,484), Alexis (population: 1,314), New Windsor (population: 1,197), Joy (population: 845), Keithsburg (population: 750), Matherville (population: 523), Seaton (population: 400) |
| Land Area | 6,156 sq miles |
| Water Area | 561 sq miles |
| Household Income | $53,136 |
| Housing Units | 7,358 |
| Median Home Value | $98,100 |
| High School Grads | 91% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 15% of population |
| Retail Spending | $5,191 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $5,605 per capita |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.