Nicholas County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nicholas County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21181
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 181
Geography
- Land Area
- 195.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 196.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.338031
- Longitude
- -84.026223
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,706
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,831
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,628 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.0% |
| White | 7,361 | 95.5% |
| Black | 91 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,779 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 0.8% |
| White | 5,584 | 95.8% |
| Black | 104 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,708
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,778
- Poverty Rate
- 17.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,333
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,413 | 96.2% |
| Black | 91 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,969
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,194 | 64.3% |
| Republican | 1,464 | 29.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 209 | 4.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,400 | 48.3% |
| Female | 2,569 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,528 | 91.1% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 1.1% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,438
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,242 | 49.5% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 22.6% |
| Black | 1 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 28 | 63.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,193 | 49.7% |
| Female | 1,245 | 48.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,858 (35.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 509 (9.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,333
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $129,133
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $732
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.