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About Mercer County

Mercer is a county in the Lexington Metropolitan area. It has a population of 22,662 and a population density of 87, which is 8% below the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 7 years above the Lexington Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.


Mercer County has a median home value of $199,845, which is 29% below the Metro average.The average rent of $967 is 28% below the metro average rent and 54% below the national average rent The average household income in Mercer County is $60,728 , which is 13% below the Metro average household income and 22% below the national average of household income.

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$199,845Median Home Value
$280,286 Lexington Metro Area
$967Median Rent
$1,352 Lexington Metro Area
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Towns of Mercer County

Harrodsburg, KY
Burgin, KY
Salvisa, KY

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Demographics

Mercer County's population is made up of 54% married, 26% single, 12% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Mercer County.

22,662Population
520,045 Lexington Metro Area
87Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
43 Median Age
36 Lexington Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Mercer County is $30,424. The Median Household Income is $60,728

$30,424Income Per Capita
$40,958 Lexington Metro Area
$60,728Median Household Income
$70,027 Lexington Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
14% Lexington Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Lexington Metro Area
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Amenities in Mercer County
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$199,845Median Home Value
$280,286 Lexington Metro Area
$967Median Rent
$1,352 Lexington Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Lexington Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
26%
Home Owners
74%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
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Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
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Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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