Mercer County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,028 | — | #1,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,824 | -13.7% | #1,649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $202,300 | -28.2% | #1,378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $831 | -28.5% | #1,882 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.4% | #942 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 23,028, making it the #1,731 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $64,824, ranking #1,649 out of 3,222 counties — 13.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $202,300 (-28.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $831/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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95.0% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County, Kentucky has a total population of 23,028, making it the 1,731st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $64,824, which ranks #1,649 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $202,300, 28.2% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $831 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).
All data for Mercer County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.