Mercer County, Kentucky
county in Kentucky, United States
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 | |
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![]() 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 | |
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Founded | 1785 |
Named for | Hugh Mercer |
Seat | Harrodsburg |
Largest city | Harrodsburg |
Area | |
• Total | 253 sq mi (660 km2) |
• Land | 249 sq mi (640 km2) |
• Water | 4.5 sq mi (12 km2) 1.8% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 22,641 |
• Density | 89/sq mi (35/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Mercer County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.