Mershon, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mershon, Georgia had a total population of 26, the 664th largest community in Georgia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Mershon Quick Facts
How Mershon Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46 | 26 | -43.5% |
How Mershon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mershon Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Pierce County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshear | 3,578 | $40,670 | 23.3% | $131,100 |
| Patterson | 906 | $34,261 | 13.8% | $112,100 |
| Offerman | 873 | $32,708 | 56.9% | $93,100 |
| Bristol | 54 | $67,875 | 9.3% | $182,500 |
Cities Similar to Mershon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey | 27 | N/A | N/A | 58.3% | 0.0% |
| Boykin | 25 | $18,500 | $130,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Norristown | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tazewell | 33 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Eagle Grove | 35 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 26, Mershon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Mershon is a small community located in Georgia, within Pierce County. The total population is 26. It ranks as the 664th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mershon. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mershon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Mershon was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
46.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mershon in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 46.2%. Notably, 46.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mershon, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mershon, Georgia?
Mershon, Georgia has a population of 26 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mershon, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mershon — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mershon, GA?
The ACS sample for Mershon recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Mershon, Georgia?
Mershon's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mershon, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mershon — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mershon, Georgia?
46.2% of adults (25+) in Mershon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 46.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.