California

Merced County

Merced County has an estimated 297,260 residents as of 2025 across 6 incorporated places, a gain of 5.1% since 2020.

Population (2025)
297,260
Census Bureau estimate
Change since 2020
+5.1%
Resident population
Incorporated places
6
Cities, towns and CDPs
Unincorporated share
30%
Residents outside city limits

Industries in Merced County

1,229 establishments indexed

Establishment and employment counts from the U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns program.

IndustryNAICSEstablishmentsEmployees
HVAC & Plumbing23822063468
Electrical23821035191
Roofing238160918
Landscaping56173046192
Pest Control56171014102
Pool Service5617901444
Commercial Cleaning56172029175
Flooring238330937
Glass & Glazing238150718
Septic & Well23891018389
Auto Repair81111153239
Auto Body81112113110
Car Wash81119218165
Towing4884101154
Trucking484110, 484121193509
Equipment Rental532412n/an/a
Dental62121082591
Veterinary54194013160
Home Health6216109149
Pharmacy44611023381
Medical Practice621111125903
Optometry6213201286
Accounting541211, 54121340247
Insurance Agency52421057362
IT & MSP541513, 541512520
Staffing561320, 5613114163
Engineering541330890
Architecture541310n/an/a
Law Firm54111039131
Security Services5616129193
Printing3231115254
Sign Shops339950n/an/a
Machine Shops332710546
Metal Fabrication332322, 332312n/an/a
Plastics326199321
Food Manufacturing311999, 311812n/an/a
Millwork337110, 321918310
Restaurants7225111171,581
Bakeries311811637
Liquor Stores4453101444
Gyms & Fitness71394017192
Salons & Spas812112, 812113, 81219930171
Laundromats812310n/an/a
Dry Cleaning812320516
Funeral Homes812210857
Self Storage5311301540
Childcare62441040304
Pet Services812910314

Cities in Merced County

6
Merced99.7KLos Banos49.6KAtwater32.1KLivingston14.7KGustine6.1KDos Palos5.7K

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Subcounty resident population estimates. Retrieved 2026-09-08.