Harrodsburg, Kentucky
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Harrodsburg is a city located in Mercer County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,014. It is the county seat of Mercer CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Harrodsburg is located at 37°45'50" North, 84°50'46" West (37.764019, -84.845974)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²). 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,014 people, 3,449 households, and 2,234 families residing in the city. The population density is 582.7/km² (1,510.5/mi²). There are 3,709 housing units at an average density of 269.7/km² (699.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.92% White, 7.52% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 2.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,449 households out of which 31.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% are married couples living together, 15.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,500, and the median income for a family is $34,503. Males have a median income of $31,214 versus $21,216 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,327. 17.1% of the population and 14.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.1% of those under the age of 18 and 13.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Harrodsburg is also the home of Bart McQueary a controversial supporter of Fred Phelps.
External links
God Hates Harrodsburg (http://www.godhatesharrodsburg.com)