Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,331.[1] Its county seat is Harrodsburg.[2]
Mercer County | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| 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 | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 21,774 |
| • Density | 86/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 25, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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