Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,331 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,889 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harrodsburg. The county was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Mercer County
| Population : | 21,889 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County |
| Area : | 656 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.2% |
| Named for : | Hugh Mercer |
| Capital : | Harrodsburg |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1785 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:38:43 (19th May 2024) |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mercer County is located at 37°48'40"N 84°52'28"W (37.8110300, -84.8744400). It has 6 neighbors: Anderson County, Boyle County, Garrard County, Jessamine County, Washington County and Woodford County.
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The largest city of Mercer County is Harrodsburg with a population of 8,544. Other cities include and Burgin population 994. See all Mercer County cities & populated places.
Mercer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrodsburg | 8,544 | City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America |
| Burgin | 994 | Human settlement in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Mercer County
Mercer County has 6 neighbours.
- Anderson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Boyle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Garrard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Jessamine County county in Kentucky, United States
- Washington County county in Kentucky, United States
- Woodford County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Mercer County increased by 2.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,331 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,275 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,323 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,291 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,360 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,377 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,405 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,542 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,702 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,933 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,889 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Mercer County (11)
People born in Mercer County, including politician and lawyer James Harlan, congressman George Robertson, lawyer and educator John Bryan Bowman, .
List
- Matthew Harris Jouett (American painter (1788-1827)) he was born in 22/04/1788
- Speed S. Fry (Union Army general) he was born in 09/09/1817
- William P. Bryant (American politician) he was born in 03/08/1806
- Williamson Dunn (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1781
- Robert B. McAfee (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1784
- William McMurtry (American politician) he was born in 20/02/1801
- Jacqueline Coleman (American educator and politician) she was born in 01/01/1982
- Ebenezer Magoffin he was born in 01/01/1817
Other places with the same name (8)
- Mercer County , New Jersey county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 367,239 people.
- Mercer County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 108,545 people.
- Mercer County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 58,258 people.
- Mercer County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 41,274 people.
- Mercer County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,225 people.
- Mercer County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 8,174 people.
- Mercer County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,558 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
