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Mercer, TN
Census-designated place in Madison County, Tennessee.
Population
128
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
0
Mercer and its ZIP codes
Mercer at a glance
- Mercer is 57% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Mercer, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Mercer.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
61,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $6,827 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mercer, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mercer, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Mercer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TooneTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| MedonCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| WhitevilleTown | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 14 mi | 9.9 |
| DancyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| SilertonTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BolivarCity | 16 mi | 8.1 |
| JacksonCity | 16 mi | 58.7 |
| BellsCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| PinsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| StantonTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| HornsbyTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| GadsdenTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| AlamoTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Hickory ValleyTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| HendersonCity | 23 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mercer, TN in?
- Mercer is in Madison County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Mercer, TN?
- About 128 people live in Mercer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mercer?
- Nearby places include Toone (9.6 mi), Medon (9.9 mi), Whiteville (12 mi), Brownsville (14 mi), Dancyville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023