Nicholas County, Kentucky
Nicholas County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Nicholas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,135 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,234 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carlisle. The county was created 226 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Nicholas County at a glance
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CarlislePopulation 2,059
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Quick Facts about Nicholas County
| Population | 7,234 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Nicholas County |
| Area | 510 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3356,-84.0153 |
| Named for | George Nicholas |
| Capital | Carlisle |
| Establishment | December 18, 1799 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:45:29 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Nicholas County is located at 38°20'8"N 84°0'55"W (38.3356000, -84.0153300). It has 4 neighbors: Fleming County, Harrison County, Montgomery County and Robertson County.
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The largest city of Nicholas County is Carlisle with a population of 2,059. . See all Nicholas County cities & populated places.
Nicholas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicholas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 2,059 | County seat in Kentucky |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of p...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Nicholas County increased by 1.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,135 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,088 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,008 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,008 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,050 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,059 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,083 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,160 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,195 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,269 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,234 | -0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Nicholas County (6)
People born in Nicholas County, including Architect and Union Army general Barton S. Alexander, politician Joseph Drake, Builder of the Barlow Road, owner, and operator of a segment of the Oregon Trail; Justice of the Peace Sam Barlow, .
More notable people
- Thomas A. Morris (Union United States Army general) he was born in 26/12/1811
- Archibald A. Glenn (American politician) he was born in 30/01/1819
- James Newton Baskett (American ornithologist and author) he was born in 01/11/1849
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nicholas County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 24,340 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
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| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
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