Population 2,961 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mercy Drive
Household size in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Mercy Drive has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.8 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.0, Mercy Drive is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Mercy Drive is younger than most Orlando neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in Mercy Drive (30.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of Orlando's 37 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mercy Drive
Renters in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mercy Drive rent: 81.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Mercy Drive: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The Orlando area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Mercy Drive has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the Orlando area overall, where the median home dates to 1995.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $591 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,137 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$410 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mercy Drive costs $1,137 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 48.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of Orlando's 37 neighborhoods, only two have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mercy Drive
Bachelor's degrees in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mercy Drive: 5.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Mercy Drive has the lowest share of college graduates of any Orlando neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.0% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.6% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Mercy Drive never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Mercy Drive has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Orlando neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mercy Drive
| Period | Mercy Drive | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mercy Drive runs well above the national rate: 13.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Orlando neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mercy Drive compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Drive | 2.55 | 32.0 | 30.8% | 81.1% | 11.3% | 1990 | $1,137 | 5.7% | 76.6% | 13.3% |
| Forest Park | 2.93 | 36.0 | 21.9% | 69.4% | 6.0% | 1979 | $1,313 | 5.9% | 76.4% | 13.0% |
| College Park | 2.25 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 29.3% | 11.8% | 1961 | $1,643 | 66.2% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Rosemont | 2.40 | 32.5 | 24.6% | 72.6% | 11.2% | 1989 | $1,538 | 18.8% | 87.4% | 7.7% |
| Rosemont North | 3.40 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 58.1% | 8.0% | 1988 | $1,687 | 11.8% | 80.6% | 4.4% |
| Richmond Heights-Orlando | 3.16 | 40.9 | 12.4% | 31.9% | 20.6% | 1968 | $1,622 | 13.5% | 75.9% | 12.5% |
| Holden-Parramore | 2.36 | 41.8 | 15.3% | 79.6% | 26.3% | 1983 | $1,105 | 12.3% | 69.6% | 11.6% |
| North Orange | 2.06 | 36.0 | 4.4% | 51.8% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,930 | 58.8% | 97.7% | 4.4% |
| Westland Terrace | 3.07 | 30.2 | 20.9% | 86.4% | 2.8% | 1991 | $1,303 | 20.6% | 88.0% | 8.8% |
| Kirkman North | 3.30 | 29.4 | 22.0% | 89.0% | 20.6% | 1992 | $1,703 | 28.3% | 88.6% | 9.7% |
| Fairview Shores | 2.54 | 40.6 | 12.2% | 55.0% | 10.8% | 1970 | $1,295 | 26.5% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Historic West-Side, Springfield, IL · Wendover-Sedgewood, Charlotte, NC · Downtown Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA · Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR · Beechwood, Parkersburg, WV · Cortez, Bradenton, FL · Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA · Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA · South Pier, Sheboygan, WI · South East Lake, Birmingham, AL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mercy Drive. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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