In Mercer, Kentucky, the median home price is $243,614, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $64,824; the population is 23,028; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mercer at a glance
Population
23,028
Median Household Income
$64,824
Typical Home Value
$243,614
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
76.5
Avg Commute Time
27.2
About Mercer
Mercer has a population of 23,028. The median home value is $243,614, 3% above the Kentucky median. Median household income is $64,824 (2% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Harrodsburg, Salvisa-McAfee, and Burgin.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mercer
3 towns, by population.
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Mercer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mercer?
- Mercer has a population of 23,028 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mercer?
- The median home value in Mercer is $243,614. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mercer?
- Median household income in Mercer is $64,824 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mercer in?
- Mercer is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Mercer?
- Mercer contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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