Nelson County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nelson County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21179
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 418.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 424.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.803120
- Longitude
- -85.465931
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,742
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 35,807
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,832 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 908 | 1.9% |
| White | 42,399 | 90.7% |
| Black | 2,379 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 163 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,377 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 433 | 1.2% |
| White | 33,072 | 92.4% |
| Black | 1,939 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,606
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,330
- Poverty Rate
- 10.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,109
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,741 | 89.8% |
| Black | 2,535 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,369
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,576 | 46.7% |
| Republican | 14,639 | 43.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,904 | 5.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,938 | 47.8% |
| Female | 17,431 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,655 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 552 | 1.7% |
| Black | 717 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 169 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,934
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,296 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 32.2% |
| Black | 312 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 55 | 32.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,016 | 50.3% |
| Female | 8,918 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,472 (31.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,846 (23.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,330
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $238,841
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $984
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.