The Town FilesMercer County, Kentucky
23,028 people. The median home is worth $202,300 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $64,824.
Towns in Mercer County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrodsburg | 9,064 | $154,200 | $48,381 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Mercer County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $831 | $837 |
| Median household income | $64,824 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
6,560 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,248 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 211 storm events in Mercer County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Mercer County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).