Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,606 (100%) |
| Population Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,562 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,010 |
| Median Home Value | $238,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,330 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,001 (73.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,149 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,180 (5.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19,150 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 13,245 (69.2%) |
The table below compares Nelson County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 22 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 24 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 22 | 82nd |
| Diversity Index | # 43 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
