Mercury Central, a neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022, with 53% of the population identifying as Black. The neighborhood has shown characteristics of a "Transitional Community" over the past decade, with increasing diversity and changing racial compositions. Economically, Mercury Central has experienced moderate income growth, with the median income increasing from $47,457 in 2013 to $53,428 in 2022. The neighborhood is home to the Virginia Air and Space Science Center.

Over the past decade, Mercury Central has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by a "Black Plurality" (45% Black). By 2019, it transitioned to a "Black Majority" (52% Black), maintaining this status through 2022 (53% Black). The White population has steadily declined from 40% in 2013 to 26% in 2022. The Hispanic population has more than doubled from 5% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7% in the same period. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 2% to 3% over the decade.

The economic landscape of Mercury Central has shown moderate growth. Median income increased from $47,457 in 2013 to $53,428 in 2022, representing a 12.6% growth over nine years. The population has fluctuated, with a notable increase from 10,717 in 2013 to 13,298 in 2022, representing a 24% growth. The increasing diversity coincides with moderate income growth, suggesting that the neighborhood may be attracting a more diverse, potentially younger population with growing economic prospects.