Nicholas County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,100, reflecting a 1.78% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nicholas County is the 109th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,140 and has grown 13.45% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 5,829 adults, (1,299 of whom are seniors) in Nicholas County.
Female: 3,892 (50.5%)
Male: 3,816 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Nicholas County includes 96.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,413 | 96.17% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.09% |
Nicholas County 's average per capita income is $43,323. Household income levels show a median of $59,531. The poverty rate stands at 17.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,654 | - |
| Families | $72,527 | $75,327 |
| Households | $59,531 | $64,385 |
| Non Families | $28,841 | $41,429 |
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