Economy & Jobs — Merced, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,122 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,140 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 40,788 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Arts Food | 11.5% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 163 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 127 |
| Physician Offices | 115 |
| Dental Offices | 78 |
| Gas Stations | 68 |
| Grocery Stores | 59 |
| Insurance Agencies | 57 |
| Auto Repair | 52 |
| Real Estate Offices | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 44 |
| Law Offices | 38 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
