Mercer County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
22,824
Male
11,401
50.0%
Female
11,423
50.0%
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.7%
High School or Higher39.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.2%
Married
44.6%
Mercer County, KY has a population of 22,824 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 91.2% of the population. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.8% of residents are foreign-born.