Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 50,156 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nelson County is the 21st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 43,626 and has seen a growth of 14.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 90.79% White, 5.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.79%)
Black or African American (5.26%)
Two or more races (2.81%)
Other race (0.51%)
Asian (0.5%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,762 | 90.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,478 | 5.26% |
| Two or more races | 1,322 | 2.81% |
| Other race | 242 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nelson County's average per capita income is $45,850. Household income levels show a median of $67,888. The poverty rate stands at 9.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,365 | $112,653 |
| Families | $81,035 | $98,499 |
| Households | $67,888 | $85,121 |
| Non Families | $35,280 | $48,185 |
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