University of California-Merced: Demographics & People

About 724 people live in University of California-Merced. Median age 19.7 years. (12.1y younger than Merced County; 18.2y younger than California). Population is 55% Hispanic or Latino and 31% Asian.

Population & Trend

Current population 724; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Population281,202 people
Population724 people

Age Distribution

Median age 19.7y is 19.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).

Median age19.7 years (vs California 37.9y)

Race, Ethnicity & Diversity

Of 724 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).

Asian population31.2%
Black population4.4%
Hispanic or Latino population54.8%
White (non-Hispanic) population5.8%