Nelson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,606 | — | #1,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,562 | -7.4% | #1,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,000 | -15.6% | #1,009 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | -13.3% | #964 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -13.9% | #979 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nelson County has a population of 47,606, making it the #1,050 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nelson County is $69,562, ranking #1,232 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Nelson County is $238,000 (-15.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,008/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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94.9% of residents in Nelson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County, Kentucky has a total population of 47,606, making it the 1,050th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nelson County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nelson County is $69,562, which ranks #1,232 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Nelson County is $238,000, 15.6% below the national median. Renters in Nelson County pay a median gross rent of $1,008 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nelson County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Nelson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Nelson County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.