Nicholasville, KY

Census Place

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2024 Population

32,197

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.7

1.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

5.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$68,503

1.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$226,800

7.64% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

15,057

0.0864% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Nicholasville, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Nicholasville, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nicholasville, KY are Barrett and Company School of Hair Design (16 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2024, the median property value in Nicholasville, KY was $226,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Nicholasville, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Nicholasville, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Nicholasville, KY is home to a population of 32.2k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.37% of Nicholasville, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2024, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in Nicholasville, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Nicholasville, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Nicholasville, KY was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Nicholasville, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nicholasville, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.9k ± 353
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.58k ± 304
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 273

5.57%

Hispanic Population

1.79k people

5.57% of the people in Nicholasville, KY are hispanic (1.79k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Nicholasville, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
34,417 ± 4,537 people
Cuba
21,613 ± 3,601 people
India
11,987 ± 2,684 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,417 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 21,613 and India with 11,987.

Foreign-Born Population

6.37%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.05k people

4.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

As of 2024, 6.37% of Nicholasville, KY residents (2.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nicholasville, KY was 4.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Nicholasville, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
353 ± 193
Vietnam
350 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
229 ± 130

Nicholasville, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Nicholasville, KY.

Health

92.3% of the population of Nicholasville, KY has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.74%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

25.2%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nicholasville, KY grew by 15.2% from 6.72% to 7.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nicholasville, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Nicholasville, KY employs 15.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Nicholasville, KY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,531 people), Retail Trade (2,182 people), and Educational Services (1,440 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($103,272), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($87,596), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,848).

Employment

Occupations

15.1k

2024 Value

± 1,124

0.0864%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nicholasville, KY grew at a rate of 0.0864%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nicholasville, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,825 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,607 people), and Management Occupations (1,452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nicholasville, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

15.1k

2024 Value

± 1,124

0.0864%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nicholasville, KY grew at a rate of 0.0864%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nicholasville, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,531 people), Retail Trade (2,182 people), and Educational Services (1,440 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nicholasville, KY, though some of these residents may live in Nicholasville, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,324

Median earning men ± $3,994

$34,622

Median earning women ± $3,329

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,467), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,848).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($137,690), Manufacturing ($53,487), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Nicholasville, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2021, universities in Nicholasville, KY awarded 16 degrees. The student population of Nicholasville, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 25 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nicholasville, KY are White (7 and 43.8%), Black or African American (6 and 37.5%), Two or More Races (2 and 12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Nicholasville, KY by number of degrees awarded are Barrett and Company School of Hair Design (16 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nicholasville, KY are General Cosmetology (11 and 68.8%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 31.3%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 27 students enrolled in Nicholasville, KY, 7.41% men and 92.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18 records, of which 88.9% were women and 11.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Nicholasville, KY was General Cosmetology with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Nicholasville, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Barrett and Company School of Hair Design

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Barrett and Company School of Hair Design with 16 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nicholasville, KY, which is 0.0667 times less than the 15 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7 degrees mean that there were 1.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Nicholasville, KY was $226,800 in 2024, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $210,700 to $226,800, a 7.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Nicholasville, KY is 58.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Nicholasville, KY have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nicholasville, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$226,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,997

$7,065

Median Property Taxes

±$729

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nicholasville, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Nicholasville, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2024

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 58.2% of the housing units in Nicholasville, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nicholasville, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,503

Median Household Income

± $5,682

12.1k

Number of Households

± 945

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Nicholasville, KY grew to $68,503 from the previous year's value of $67,514.

The following chart displays the households in Nicholasville, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Nicholasville, KY is from Kentucky.

0.446

2024 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2024, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.585% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (8.76%)
Carpooled (8.7%)

In 2024, 81.1% of workers in Nicholasville, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.76%) and those who carpooled to work (8.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nicholasville, KY have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Nicholasville, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Nicholasville, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nicholasville, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nicholasville, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nicholasville, KY (4.17k out of 31.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nicholasville, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.