county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
|---|---|
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 (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 |
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