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Mercer County School District, Kentucky

Mercer County School District is a unified school district in Mercer County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,022 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 229 sq mi (594 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
20,022 ± 422
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Mercer County
Land area
229 sq mi (594 km²)
Median household income
$63,767 ± $4,194
Median home value
$197,800 ± $15,972
Water area
2.63 sq mi (6.81 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2104110
Coordinates (central point)
37.816561, -84.893713
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Mercer County School District, largest first

  1. Harrodsburg (city)9,313 people
  2. Salvisa (CDP)236 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Burgin Independent School District9.1 mi southeast
  2. Boyle County School District14 mi south
  3. Anderson County School District14 mi north
  4. Washington County School District16 mi west
  5. Jessamine County School District17 mi east
  6. Woodford County School District18 mi northeast
  7. Garrard County School District23 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Mercer County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Mercer County School District before you rely on it.

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