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 186 years ago in 1837.
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 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:31:47 (3rd December 2023) |
| 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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Official website of Nicholasville
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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3 Camp Nelson National Monument
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4 Jessamine Creek Gorge
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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
