Nicholas County's estimated 2026 population is 8,146 with a growth rate of 2.48% 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 14.09% since that time.
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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