Mercer County, Kentucky
Total Population: 22,824
County Seat: Harrodsburg
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21167.