Nelson County, Kentucky

Total Population: 47,102

County Seat: Bardstown

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.