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Mercer, ND
City in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
66
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
297
ZIP codes
0
Mercer and its ZIP codes
Mercer at a glance
- Mercer is about 26 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Mercer, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Mercer.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mercer, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 1°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mercer, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Mercer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle LakeCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| McCluskyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| UnderwoodCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| WashburnCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| DenhoffCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| WiltonCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| ButteCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| ColeharborCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| ReganCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| RusoCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| KiefCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| GoodrichCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| BenedictCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mercer, ND in?
- Mercer is in McLean County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Mercer, ND?
- About 66 people live in Mercer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mercer?
- Nearby places include Turtle Lake (8.8 mi), McClusky (13 mi), Underwood (20 mi), Washburn (20 mi), Denhoff (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023