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Mercer County, Kentucky

FIPS 21167 · Pop. 23,028
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$64,824
Median Income
4.3%
Unemployment
10,963
Labor Force
24.9%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / Kentucky / Mercer County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$64,824
Per Capita
$33,683
Mean Household
$82,091
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Income Comparison
Mercer County$64,824
Kentucky Average$63,726
National$80,734

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 43
43 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
92 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
25 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
9 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
23,028
Population
10,963
Labor Force
Employed
10,412
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Mean Commute
27.2 min
Work From Home
10.9%
Mercer County is home to 23,028 residents with a median household income of $64,824, below both state and national medians. The workforce of 10,963 shows 24.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Manufacturing		 1,982 $84,961
2Health Care & Social Assistance		 799 $42,212
3Retail Trade		 668 $37,895
4Accommodation & Food Services		 482 $20,680
5Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 448 $79,057
6Construction		 341 $65,387
7Arts, Entertainment & Recreation		 227 $32,420
8Transportation & Warehousing		 147 $54,886
9Finance & Insurance		 124 $66,274
10Other Services (except Public Admin)		 122 $32,724
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Utilities
11.15x
109
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3.59x
126
Other services (except public administration)
3.35x
278
Accommodation and food services
2.08x
435
Construction
1.78x
199
Health care and social assistance
1.66x
533

Attraction Opportunities - Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 - below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.27x
Wholesale trade
25 employed
0.49x
Information
27 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Mercer County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$202,300
Median Home Value
$831
Rent/Mo
75.9%
Owner-Occ
12.3%
Vacancy
3.1x
Home Value to Income Ratio

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
13,648
Working Age (18-64)
80% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
27.2 min
Work From Home
10.9%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
HS Diploma+
92.0%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
26.6%
Elevated retirement risk - above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Demographic
Housing
Workforce
Median Income
$64,824
vs $75K national
Population
23,028
Unemployment
4.3%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Manufacturing
1,982
Health Care & Social Assistance
799
Retail Trade
668
Accommodation & Food Services
482
Administrative & Support & Waste Management
448
Housing
$202,300
Home Value
$831
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026