We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Mercer County, Kentucky. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Kentucky Mercer County.
1. Library System MERCER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 West Lexington Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone Number: (859) 734-3680 Mercer 186,141 95,264
2. Central Library MERCER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 West Lexington, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone Number: (859) 734-3680 Mercer N/A N/A
3. Bookmobile MERCER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 West Lexington, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone Number: (859) 734-3680 Mercer N/A N/A
Overview of Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 20,817. Its county seat is Harrodsburg.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 656 km² (253 mi²). 650 km² (251 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.87% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 20,817 people, 8,423 households, and 6,039 families residing in the county. The population density is 32/km² (83/mi²). There are 9,289 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (37/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.00% White, 3.69% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,423 households out of which 31.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 10.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% are non-families. 25.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $35,555, and the median income for a family is $43,121. Males have a median income of $33,657 versus $22,418 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,972. 12.90% of the population and 10.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.40% of those under the age of 18 and 12.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Mercer County, Kentucky has the following cities and towns:
