Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville: City in Kentucky
About
Nicholasville is a city located in the county of Jessamine in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,015 and a population density of 776 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,888 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Nicholasville is a city in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It is the county seat of Jessamine County and the 11th largest settlement in the state.
The city was founded in 1799 as Fort Nelson. It was named for General William Nicholas, who fought in the American Revolution. In 1847, it became known as Nicholsville after its postmaster, John Nichols. The name was changed to Nicholasville in 1849.
In 1853, Nicholasville became the first city in Kentucky to be powered by hydroelectric power generated by water from a dam on the Salt River.
In 1954, the city's high school football team won its first state championship under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. The Bear Bryant Museum is located in downtown Nicholasville and houses memorabilia from his coaching career at several colleges including Alabama and Texas A&M University.
The city is home to Barrett & Co. School of Hair Design.
Quick Facts about Nicholasville
| Population : | 30,888 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Jessamine County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 859 |
| Area : | 36.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 938 feet / 286 meters |
| Capital city : | Nicholasville is capital of Jessamine County |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1837 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:10:40 (26th April 2025) |
| Postal code : | 40356 |
| Density : | 856 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nicholasville is located at 37°52'50"N 84°34'23"W (37.8806300, -84.5730000).
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Demographics
The population of Nicholasville increased by 9.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,015 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,064 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,330 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,646 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,076 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,598 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,845 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,460 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,702 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,865 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,888 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,543 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,205 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,102 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,217 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,731 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $225,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,592 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $614 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $914 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,985 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 134,233 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 255,141 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,415,464 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 358,631 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,469 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,153 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,500 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,063 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,726 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,020 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,606 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,458 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,565.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.22 |
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People born in Nicholasville (14)
People born in Nicholasville, including United States admiral Charles K. Duncan, politician John C. Watts, politician John Speed Smith, .
List
- Otho R. Singleton (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1814
- Samuel H. Woodson (U.S. Representative from Missouri) he was born in 24/10/1815
- Jeff Easley (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Bennett H. Young (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1843
- Danny Fargo (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/06/1959
- Donald Brumfield (American jockey) he was born in 24/05/1938
- Jarrod Polson (American basketball player) he was born in 08/05/1991
- Lee Thomas Miller (American songwriter)
- Lena Madesin Phillips (Kentucky business club woman) she was born in 15/09/1881
- Richard J. Corman (American railroad executive) he was born in 22/07/1955
- Thomas Burton Hanly (American politician) he was born in 09/06/1812
Schools in Nicholasville
College & universities near Nicholasville, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156277 | Barrett and Company School of Hair Design | Nicholasville (KY) | 40356-2152 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nicholasville, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Nicholasville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholasvill Post Office | Nicholasville (KY) | 40356 |
Other cities in Jessamine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jessamine County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmore | 6,343 | City in Jessamine County, Kentucky |
| Keene | 88 | City in Kentucky, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Nicholasville distances to largest Kentucky cities
