Mercer County, Kentucky
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 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| 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 |
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
[change | change source]- ↑ "QuickFacts: Mercer County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Steele, Sarah. "Welcome - MERCERCOUNTY". Retrieved September 23, 2025.
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