Mercer County, Kentucky

Total Population: 22,824

County Seat: Harrodsburg

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Median Home Value

$189,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,115

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.2%

65 Years and Over

19.2%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,115

Mean Household Income

$78,790

Per Capita Income

$32,851

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$189,700

Median Rent

$802/mo

Total Housing Units

10,410

Owner-Occupied

77.1%

Renter-Occupied

22.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Married Couple Households

50.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.3%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

85.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21167.