Nelson County, Kentucky
Total Population: 47,102
County Seat: Bardstown
Median Home Value
$224,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,888
Across all households
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.4%
65 Years and Over
16.8%
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.2%
No Health Insurance
5.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,888
Mean Household Income
$85,121
Per Capita Income
$33,257
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$224,100
Median Rent
$932/mo
Total Housing Units
20,062
Owner-Occupied
77.3%
Renter-Occupied
22.7%
Vacancy Rate
6.4%
Married Couple Households
53.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.3%
Average Household Size
2.48
Broadband Internet Access
89.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21179.