How Does Merced, CA Spend Tax Money?
Merced, CA spends $77,022 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.8B. Top spending categories: Education ($16,692/person), Police ($4,408/person), Fire Protection ($1,275/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (43/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $77,022 |
| Total Revenue | $613.4M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 87,686 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 43/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$16,692/person
Police$4,408/person
Fire Protection$1,275/person
Health$456/person
Parks & Recreation$312/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.