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Population Review

Mercer County, KY — Population & Demographics

Mercer County, KY has a population of 22,824. The median household income is $63,115 and the median age is 42.8.

22,824

Population

$63,115

Median Income

$189,700

Median Home Value

42.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White91.1%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,115

Median Household Income

$32,851

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$189,700

Median Home Value

$802

Median Rent

77.1%

Homeownership

Education

91.1%

High School+

22.5%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercer County, KY has a population of 22,824 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Mercer County, KY is $63,115.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.