How long do people stay in their homes in Mercer Township, PA?
15.6% (±7.5 points) of households in Mercer Township, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 15.6% (±7.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 44.8%
When households in Mercer Township moved in
| Moved in | Mercer Township | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.1% (±4.1 points) | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 12.5% (±6.3 points) | 15.7% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 23.1% (±7.6 points) | 35.8% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.5% (±5.7 points) | 18.2% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 17.7% (±7.0 points) | 13.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 27.1% (±9.2 points) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Mercer Township, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Butler County (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Mercer Township
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Township | — | 15.6% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Harrisville | 1.3 mi | 14.5% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | 3.8 mi | 24.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock University | 3.9 mi | 43.6% (±54.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock | 4.0 mi | 50.8% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
| Pine Township (Mercer County) | 4.1 mi | 14.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grove City | 4.6 mi | 23.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Butler County) | 4.6 mi | 15.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 4.6 mi | 16.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Slippery Rock, PA (50.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Connoquenessing | 17.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Mars | 17.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 17 | Chicora | 16.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 18 | Butler Township (Butler County) | 16.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 19 | Bruin | 16.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 20 | Marion Township (Butler County) | 15.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 21 | Mercer Township | 15.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 22 | Fairview Township (Butler County) | 15.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 | East Butler | 15.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 24 | Connoquenessing Township | 14.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 25 | Harrisville | 14.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 26 | Winfield Township | 14.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Harmony | 14.3% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mercer Township
How often do people move in Mercer Township?
15.6% of households in Mercer Township, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Mercer Township have?
44.8% of households in Mercer Township have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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