Merced, California
Merced is a city in Merced County, California, United States. As of 2014, 81,743 people lived there. Merced is the county seat of Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley of California.[5] Merced has the first research university built in the 21st century, University of California Merced. UC Merced is the newest school in the University of California system.[6]
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| Coordinates: 37°18′N 120°29′W / 37.300°N 120.483°WCoordinates: 37°18′N 120°29′W / 37.300°N 120.483°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Incorporated | April 1, 1889[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stan Thurston [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.316 sq mi (60.39 km2) |
| • Land | 23.316 sq mi (60.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 81,743 |
| • Density | 3,505.88/sq mi (1,353.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 95340–95344, 95348 |
| Website | www |
Government
Merced runs off of the Council-Manager form of government. Merced's mayor is Stan Thurston. Merced is located in California's 12th State Senate district. Merced's state senator is Anthony Cannella.[7] Merced is also located in the California's 21st State Assembly District. Merced's assemblyman is Adam Grey.[8] Merced is represented in the United States House of Representatives by Jim Costa.[9]
Economy
Employment
The unemployment rate in Merced as of June 2014 is 14.10%. The average per capita income in Merced is $17,331 while the median household income is $38,253. Sales tax in Merced is 8% while the income tax is 6%. [10]
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | County of Merced | 1,980 |
| 2 | AT&T | 1,200 |
| 3 | Merced College | 800 |
| 4 | Quad Graphics | 700 |
| 5 | University of California, Merced | 500 |
| 6 | City of Merced | 480 |
| 7 | Scholle Corporation | 370 |
| 8 | Walmart | 290 |
| 9 | McLane Pacific | 250 |
| 10 | SaveMart Distribution Center | 230 |
References
- ↑ California Cities by Incorporation DateCalifornia Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ↑ Merced City CouncilCity of Merced, CA. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
- ↑ 2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – CaliforniaUnited States Census Bureau.
- ↑ Merced. Geographic Names Information SystemUnited States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ↑ American FactFinder - ResultsUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ Senate District 12 Map.
- ↑ District Map. Retrieved 07/26/2016.
- ↑ Find your Representative. Retrieved 07/26/2016.
- ↑ Merced, California Economy. Sperlings Best Places. Retrieved 08/09/2016.
- ↑ Working In Merced. City of Merced.