City · United States
Merced

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. Incorporated on April 1, 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council–manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
Good to know
- Population: 82,436.
- Founded: 1889.
- Area: 60.2 sq km.
- Elevation: 52 m.
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles.
