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Harrodsburg, KY

Founded 1774Mercer CountyElev. 260 m
Population
9,126
Median home
$145,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg is a city in Kentucky with about 9,126 residents. Harrodsburg was founded in 1774 and sits in Mercer County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $46,821. Homes carry a median value of $145,100, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.4%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,126
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$46,821
Per-capita income
$27,591
Poverty rate
15.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
8.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black8.4%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.4%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Sales & office18.3%
Service17.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$145,100
Median gross rent
$738/mo
Owner-occupied
62.1%
Median year built
1971
Households
4,044
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Harrodsburg has 7 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading30%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Mercer CentralHighGrades 9–12
Mercer County Day TreatmentHighGrades 6–12
Mercer County Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Trailblazer AcademyHighGrades 8–12
Kenneth D. King Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mercer County Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Mercer County Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Harrodsburg272
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 131% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime44% below national
Harrodsburg1,099
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Harrodsburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Harrodsburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Mercer County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Harrodsburg is in Mercer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Harrodsburg was founded in 1774 and sits in Mercer County. Elevation ~260 m.

Map of Harrodsburg
Harrodsburg, KY
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Historic places

45 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Magoffin, Beriah, MonumentConfederate Monument in HarrodsburgBurton, Ambrose, HouseDaniel, Benjamin, HouseHoneysuckle HillMcAfee, James, HouseStone Quarters on Burgin RoadWoods, Archibald, House
Notable people from Harrodsburg
Beriah MagoffinJohn Burton ThompsonWilliam LoganAl WilsonBuddy EdelenMaria Thompson DaviessKatherine Boyce Tupper Brown MarshallJohn Montgomery GloverPhilip B. Thompson, Jr.Philip Thompson
People searches in Harrodsburg
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Nearby cities
Danville (10 mi)Nicholasville (18 mi)Lawrenceburg (19 mi)Versailles (21 mi)Lexington-Fayette (28 mi)Richmond (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Harrodsburg, KY (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Paul Haven Lewis, 55
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Petey Lewis, Paul Pete Haven Lewis
Charles Anthony Lopez, 67
Harrodsburg · 40330
AKA Carlos Anthony Lopez, Carlosanthony Lopez
Charles Anthony Lopez, 67
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Carlos Ruiz Lopez, Charles Lopez
Brian Enrico Lopez, 49
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Brian E Lopez, Brian Errico Lopez
Mark Andrew Anderson, 45
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Mark Anderson, Mark A Anderson
Thomas Frankie Lee Lewis, 53
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Thomas Frankie Lewis, Thomas F Lewis
Ricky Emerson Robinson, 35
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Rickie E Robinson, Rickie Emerson Robinson
Michael Williams Smith, 49
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Michael W Smith, William Smith
Michael Chad Moore, 51
Harrodsburg · Mercer County · 40330
AKA Micheal Moore, Michael Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Harrodsburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Harrodsburg, Kentucky?
Harrodsburg has a population of about 9,126, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Harrodsburg?
The median home value in Harrodsburg is $145,100, and the median gross rent is $738/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Harrodsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Harrodsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 272 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Harrodsburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mercer County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Harrodsburg?
Harrodsburg has 7 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Harrodsburg?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Harrodsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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