Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,708 (100%) |
| Population Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,531 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,299 |
| Median Home Value | $123,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,068 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 708 (21.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 557 (16.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,776 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Family Households | 1,839 (66.2%) |
The table below compares Nicholas 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 | # 110 | 9th |
| Population Density | # 88 | 28th |
| Median Household Income | # 56 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 99 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 110 | 9th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.