City · Kentucky
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Harrodsburg, city, in Mercer County, Kentucky. Harrodsburg had 9,576 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,064 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,313 (±25). GEOID 2134966.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,576
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,064 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,313 ±25
Median household income
$48,381
±$6,806 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$154,200
±$22,399 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$790
±$133 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Harrodsburg and what county is it in?
Harrodsburg is a city in Mercer County, Kentucky. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 1,310 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Harrodsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,576 people lived in Harrodsburg on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 9,064 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,313 (±25).
| Measure | Harrodsburg | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,313 ±25 | 23,028 | +895 |
| Households | 4,150 ±261 | 9,181 | +581 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.14 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,469 ±262 | 10,472 | +418 |
Harrodsburg's population since 2000
From 8,014 in 2000 to 9,576 in 2025: up 19.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Harrodsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harrodsburg?
The median resident of Harrodsburg is 37.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.6%.
| Measure | Harrodsburg | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±3.5 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±3.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±3.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 54.4% ±3.7 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.4% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±2.5 pts | 90.0% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4% ±3.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±3.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±3.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±4.9 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.6% ±5.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harrodsburg earn?
Half of Harrodsburg's 4,150 households earn less than $48,381 a year (±$6,806), against $64,824 in Mercer County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $48,550 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harrodsburg | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,381 ±$6,806 | $64,824 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,412 ±$7,234 | $82,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,222 ±$3,230 | $33,683 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% ±5.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0% ±12.2 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±4.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% ±3.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±5.4 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harrodsburg?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Harrodsburg's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,200 by its owner (±$22,399). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 23.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harrodsburg | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,200 ±$22,399 | $202,300 | +$30,269 |
| Median gross rent | $790 ±$133 | $831 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.2% ±9.5 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,123 ±$126 | $1,373 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±6.8 pts | 75.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±6.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,469 ±262 | 10,472 | +418 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±5.8 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.9% ±5.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±4.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Harrodsburg work and get to work?
75.2% of Harrodsburg's workers drive alone and 10.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Harrodsburg | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±5.6 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±3.7 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±8.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4% ±7.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±5.2 pts | 10.9% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min ±2.8 | 27.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Harrodsburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Harrodsburg, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604Mercer County | 5,225 | $60,386 |
| Tract 9602Mercer County | 6,092 | $56,170 |
| Tract 9603Mercer County | 3,643 | $61,208 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Harrodsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Harrodsburg compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Harrodsburg is the 3,300th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Harrodsburg ranks 153rd of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 45th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 48th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th | 232 |
| Median household income | 153rd | 230 |
| Per capita income | 121st | 232 |
| Median home value | 137th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 127th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 142nd | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 223 |
| Median age | 129th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 229 |
| Work from home | 87th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 160th | 232 |
Harrodsburg's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Harrodsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Harrodsburg?
11 of the 57 figures for Harrodsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harrodsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Harrodsburg.