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Harrodsburg, Kentucky


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Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Harrodsburg, Kentucky is 25 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Mercer county. The population of the city is 8,014.

The People and Families of Harrodsburg

In Harrodsburg, about 52% of adults are married.

Harrodsburg has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrodsburg had a median family income of $34,503.

Political Inclinations

Among Harrodsburg political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Harrodsburg Housing

Of the housing in Harrodsburg, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Harrodsburg, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

Harrodsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Harrodsburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Harrodsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Harrodsburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harrodsburg, KY

Comparing Harrodsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime42

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