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Nicholasville

Kentucky · 31,093 residents · 15 sq mi
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Nicholasville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,575. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,093
+58%since 2000
from 19,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,073 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K17K23K28K34K1990201020202024Nicholasville
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,575
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,219
+48%since 2000
from $17,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(18,186)
Black4.4%(859)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(296)
Asian0.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(2,919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(25,733)
Black6%(1,879)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,572)
Asian0.8%(239)
Other2.2%(692)
Diversity Score32.8%(10,208)
Diversity Score
33
+121%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholasville, Kentucky?

Nicholasville, Kentucky has about 31,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholasville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Nicholasville, Kentucky earns about $54,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholasville, Kentucky expensive?

In Nicholasville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $149,500, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholasville, Kentucky?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholasville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholasville, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of people in Nicholasville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholasville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholasville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,490 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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