Mercer County is found in the state of Kentucky. With a land mass of 253 square miles, Mercer County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 2,081 inhabitants. Mercer County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least mostly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Harrodsburg, with a population of 18,971.

Mercer County is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Mercer County residents is $35,310, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Kentucky. As a reflection this, the average home price in Mercer County is $83,749, well above the state average of $81,445.    Continued below...