The Town FilesMercer County, Pennsylvania
109,257 people. The median home is worth $164,000 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $59,976.
Towns in Mercer County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | 16,230 | $199,500 | $70,052 | 49.9 |
| Sharon | 13,147 | $78,800 | $45,670 | 43.0 |
| Grove City | 7,871 | $171,600 | $57,169 | 24.4 |
| Greenville | 5,540 | $115,100 | $52,661 | 33.4 |
| Pine | 4,806 | $284,700 | $94,223 | 46.3 |
| Farrell | 4,258 | $87,800 | $42,595 | 43.7 |
| Sharpsville | 4,255 | $121,300 | $51,439 | 44.9 |
| Hempfield | 3,735 | $172,600 | $49,653 | 52.7 |
| Shenango | 3,522 | $188,900 | $70,139 | 56.9 |
| West Salem | 3,216 | $159,400 | $54,688 | 56.1 |
| Pymatuning | 3,118 | $119,300 | $54,574 | 52.2 |
| Findley | 2,843 | $191,400 | $90,950 | 41.9 |
| South Pymatuning | 2,653 | $180,700 | $77,614 | 48.6 |
People and housing
| Mercer County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $843 | $996 |
| Median household income | $59,976 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 45.1 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
43,239 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,120 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 889 storm events in Mercer County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Mercer County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
| September 19, 2004 | Hurricane | DR-1557: Tropical Depression Ivan |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).