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Merced County, CA: growth, migration and housing
Merced County has 297,260 residents, up 5.1% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,705 households moved in and 5,367 moved out (-662 net), while a net $49.9M of income left. Median household income is $65,510, the median home $391,800 and median rent $1,343 a month.
In California: 6th of 58 counties for 5-year population growth · 31st of 58 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 50th of 58 counties for median household income · 40th of 58 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Merced County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County, CA | 972 | $48.3M |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 674 | $48.8M |
| Fresno County, CA | 228 | $9.6M |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 215 | $9.5M |
| Alameda County, CA | 178 | $10.2M |
| Madera County, CA | 172 | $6.9M |
| Monterey County, CA | 171 | $8.1M |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 169 | $6.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Merced County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County, CA | 1,110 | $64.0M |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 426 | $24.8M |
| Fresno County, CA | 351 | $16.3M |
| Sacramento County, CA | 232 | $10.2M |
| Madera County, CA | 221 | $12.9M |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 213 | $8.8M |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 161 | $6.5M |
| Alameda County, CA | 126 | $6.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.