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Nicholas County

Kentucky · 7,537 residents · 195.306 sq mi
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Nicholas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,665. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,500. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
7,537
+11%since 2000
from 6,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Nicholas County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,665
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,356
+53%since 2000
from $15,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,676)
Black0.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(251)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,124)
Black0.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2%(154)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2%(151)
Diversity Score11.4%(860)
Segregation Score21.7%(1,635)
Diversity Score
11
+210%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholas County, Kentucky?

Nicholas County, Kentucky has about 7,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholas County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Nicholas County, Kentucky earns about $47,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholas County, Kentucky expensive?

In Nicholas County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholas County, Kentucky?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholas County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholas County, Kentucky?

About 22.4% of people in Nicholas County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholas County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholas County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 812 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601
2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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