Burgin, KY is a small rural town in Mercer County with a population of 1,044 people and a population density of 791 people per square mile. It's located near Harrodsburg and is close to the Kentucky River. Residents enjoy the small-town life with its cozy cafes and local shops catering to their needs. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available in the area such as fishing, boating, canoeing, camping, and hiking trails. Local businesses include The Burgin Diner for home-cooked meals, The Mill Street Coffee Shop for coffee and pastries, and Winkler's Hardware for all your farming needs. Community organizations like the Burgin Lions Club host annual events such as the Fourth of July celebration with its parade that draws large crowds every year. Other local sporting events like softball games also bring together residents from all around.
The population in Burgin is 1,044. There are 831 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Burgin is 40.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Burgin is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Burgin
- 47.7% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 22.4% are married with children
- 16.6% have children, but are single
Race in Burgin
- 87.8% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander