Mercer County, KY is a small town with a population of 22,470 people. The county has an average population density of 88 people per square mile, which is lower than the US overall population density of 93 people per square mile. Mercer County's small size provides many unique opportunities for businesses to thrive and outdoor activities to be enjoyed year-round.
Local businesses in Mercer County include Everything Automotive, Pie-Man Pizza, and Yoder’s Amish Village Bakery and Market. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, attending concerts at Ordinary Boys Farm, or fishing at Herrington Lake. Other organizations such as the Mercer County Historical Society or the local library often host events throughout the year and provide educational resources for all ages. Local sporting events are held by several area schools including Burgin Independent School District and Harrodsburg High School.
The population in Mercer County is 22,470. There are 90 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mercer County is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mercer County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mercer County
- 51.3% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Mercer County
- 91.2% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander