MercedCalifornia
Merced is a city in and the county seat of Merced County, California, United States, in the San Joaquin Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 86,333, up from 78,958 in 2010.
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About Merced
Merced, CA is a thriving city located in central California counting 96,073 people who proudly call it home. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#358 nationwide).
Officially, Merced is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 23.25 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,132 residents per square mile.
📰 Merced News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Merced Unique
- The only place in America named Merced — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 96,073.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Merced
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Merced
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Merced County Courthouse Museum · Museum
- Applegate Zoo · Zoo
- Kiwanis Kiddieland · Theme park
- Yosemite Wildlife Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Merced
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Merced
- Ada Givens Elementary
- Charles Wright Elementary
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
- Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
- Herbert Hoover Middle
- John C. Fremont Elementary
- John Muir Elementary
- Luther Burbank Elementary
- Margaret Sheehy Elementary
- McSwain Elementary
- Merced County ROP
- Rudolph Rivera Middle
- Tenaya Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.