Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 49,463 with a growth rate of 0.87% 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 13.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 36,634 adults, (8,291 of whom are seniors) in Nelson County.
Female: 23,807 (50%)
Male: 23,799 (50%)
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 89.78% White, 5.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,741 | 89.78% |
| Black or African American | 2,535 | 5.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,866 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 202 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.05% |
Nelson County's average per capita income is $46,707. Household income levels show a median of $69,562. The poverty rate stands at 10.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,370 | - |
| Families | $82,645 | $100,555 |
| Households | $69,562 | $87,639 |
| Non Families | $38,095 | $54,303 |
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