COUNTY · KY

Mercer County, Kentucky

Mercer County is a county in Kentucky with FIPS code 21167 and an estimated population of 23,097 (Census 2023), 51st largest of 120 in the state.

County facts

Name
Mercer County
State
Kentucky
Type
county
FIPS code
21167
State FIPS
21
Population (2023)
23,097
Change since 2020
+2.0%
State rank
51 of 120

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Kentucky

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Mercer County?

Mercer County, Kentucky has the five-digit FIPS code 21167: 21 for the state and 167 for the county.

What state is Mercer County in?

Mercer County is in Kentucky.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.