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Nicholas County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Carlisle

Nicholas County's estimated 2025 population is 7,486 with a growth rate of -1.32% 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 4.85% since that time.

7,486
Total Population
38
Population Density (mi²)
109
Population Rank (State)
-100 -1.32%
Annual Population Growth

Nicholas County Population

Nicholas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nicholas County includes 96.58% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,39396.58%
Two or more races1772.31%
Black or African American760.99%
Other race90.12%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Nicholas County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,125-
Families$68,110$72,754
Households$53,616$62,452
Non Families$27,298$38,623

$40,417

Average Income

$53,616

Median Household Income

18.52%

Poverty Rate