Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,028 (100%) |
| Population Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,824 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,683 |
| Median Home Value | $202,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,472 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,971 (66.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,210 (21.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,291 (12.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,181 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 5,827 (63.5%) |
The table below compares Mercer County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 51 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 35 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 30 | 76th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 78th |
| Diversity Index | # 47 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
