Nicholas County's estimated 2026 population is 8,100 with a growth rate of 1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nicholas County is the 109th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,140 and has seen a growth of 13.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nicholas County includes 96.58% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (96.58%)
Two or more races (2.31%)
Black or African American (0.99%)
Other race (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,393 | 96.58% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nicholas County's average per capita income is $40,417. Household income levels show a median of $53,616. The poverty rate stands at 18.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,125 | - |
| Families | $68,110 | $72,754 |
| Households | $53,616 | $62,452 |
| Non Families | $27,298 | $38,623 |
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