Nicholas County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,708 | — | #2,672 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,531 | -20.8% | #2,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,000 | -56.4% | #2,608 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | -37.4% | #2,598 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | +39.5% | #2,393 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nicholas County has a population of 7,708, making it the #2,672 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nicholas County is $59,531, ranking #2,120 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Nicholas County is $123,000 (-56.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $728/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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96.5% of residents in Nicholas County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Nicholas County, Kentucky
Nicholas County, Kentucky has a total population of 7,708, making it the 2,672nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nicholas County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nicholas County is $59,531, which ranks #2,120 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Nicholas County is $123,000, 56.4% below the national median. Renters in Nicholas County pay a median gross rent of $728 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nicholas County, 9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.8 min.
Nicholas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.2%).
All data for Nicholas 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.