Mercer County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21167
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 167
Geography
- Land Area
- 249.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 253.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.812085
- Longitude
- -84.879695
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 22,504
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,488
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,069 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 436 | 1.9% |
| White | 20,646 | 91.7% |
| Black | 721 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,247 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 1.4% |
| White | 16,241 | 92.9% |
| Black | 825 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,028
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,467
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,424
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,783 | 90.3% |
| Black | 743 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,299
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,370 | 42.6% |
| Republican | 8,491 | 49.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 469 | 2.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,287 | 47.9% |
| Female | 9,012 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,649 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 1.7% |
| Black | 108 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,311
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,635 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 25.1% |
| Black | 39 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 84 | 43.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,948 | 47.6% |
| Female | 4,363 | 48.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,491 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,001 (24.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,472
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,982
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $835
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.