Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is home to 23,028 people. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $64,824.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,028 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $64,824 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.7% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.6% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.0% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $202,300 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $831 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.9% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.9% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.9 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.