Mercer County, Kentucky

Mercer County
Mercer County Courthouse in Harrodsburg
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°48′N 84°53′W / 37.8°N 84.88°W / 37.8; -84.88
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1785
Named forHugh Mercer
SeatHarrodsburg
Largest cityHarrodsburg
Area
 • Total253 sq mi (660 km2)
 • Land249 sq mi (640 km2)
 • Water4.5 sq mi (12 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,641
 • Density89/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.mercercounty.ky.gov

Mercer County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,641.[1] Its county seat is Harrodsburg.[2] Mercer County was made in 1786.[3]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Mercer County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Steele, Sarah. "Welcome - MERCERCOUNTY". Retrieved September 23, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)