Mercer County is home to 6,113 Kentucky residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -248.94%, ranking it #2,588 in the US and #102 in Kentucky for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Mercer County, KY is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 76.6% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 11.1% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Mercer County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Mercer County received a F grade in diversity.