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Mercer, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 23 miles E of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 55 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Sharon area. There are 2,391 residents in Mercer.
In Mercer, about 48% of adults are married. In Mercer, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Males are more numerous in Mercer than in most towns.
In 2000, Mercer had a median family income of $46,979. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Mercer. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.
More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mercer that were owner-occupied was 58%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Mercer.
In Mercer, 85% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Mercer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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