Mercer County, Pennsylvania
county in Pennsylvania, United States
Mercer County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 110,652.[1] Its county seat is Mercer, and Its largest city is Hermitage.[2]
Mercer County | |
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Coordinates: 41°19′N 80°15′W / 41.31°N 80.25°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
Founded | November 7, 1803 |
Named for | Hugh Mercer |
Seat | Mercer |
Largest city | Hermitage |
Area | |
• Total | 683 sq mi (1,770 km2) |
• Land | 673 sq mi (1,740 km2) |
• Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 1.5% |
Population | |
• Total | 110,652 |
• Density | 162/sq mi (63/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 16th |
Website | www |
History
changeMercer County was created in 1800 and later organized in 1803.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Mercer County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.