Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Nicholasville, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,197

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%26,878

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%1,793

Black

4.9%1,582

Two or More

3.6%1,143

Asian

2.2%721

Other

0.2%50

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%1,551

High School Diploma

26.9%5,758

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%1,435

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%2,450

Associate's Degree

9.7%2,070

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%3,612

Master's Degree

7.9%1,688

Professional Degree

0.9%200

Doctorate

1.2%267

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

26.9%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$226,800

Median Renti

$1,147

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%7,065

Renter-Occupied

41.8%5,066

Total Units

12,863

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%188

$50K–$100K

2.3%165

$100K–$150K

18.4%1,297

$150K–$200K

13.4%947

$200K–$300K

37.4%2,643

$300K–$500K

22.2%1,570

$500K–$1M

3.6%255

Rent Distribution

Under $500

182

$500–$750

439

$750–$1,000

1,217

$1,000–$1,250

996

$1,250–$1,500

868

$1,500–$2,000

820

$2,000+

328

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%672

2010–2019

11.7%1,502

2000–2009

21.3%2,741

1990–1999

16.9%2,179

1980–1989

16.7%2,149

1970–1979

14.6%1,881

1960–1969

3.8%495

1950–1959

2.9%372

1940–1949

2.4%308

1939 or earlier

4.4%564

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.7%7,485

Utility Gas

36.8%4,462

Wood

0.5%56

No Fuel

0.5%55

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%50

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Other

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,503

Mean Household Incomei

$82,345

Per Capita Incomei

$31,714

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

15,623

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%686

$10K–$15K

2.8%338

$15K–$20K

2.7%332

$20K–$25K

2.9%357

$25K–$30K

5.1%618

$30K–$35K

6.1%739

$35K–$40K

4.5%548

$40K–$45K

4.1%495

$45K–$50K

4.2%513

$50K–$60K

6.4%779

$60K–$75K

11.4%1,388

$75K–$100K

14.2%1,725

$100K–$125K

9.8%1,191

$125K–$150K

8.6%1,044

$150K–$200K

7.9%955

$200K+

3.5%423

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

750

Residentsi

1,346

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing54 homes98% occupied$508/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers623 homes67% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 869 homes97% occupied$327/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,503/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

81.5%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

15.8%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

83.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

20.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,0526.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

325

India

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,744

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,057

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,532(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured

Nicholasville, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026