Nicholas County, Kentucky

Total Population: 7,655

County Seat: Carlisle

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Median Home Value

$119,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,616

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

9.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.7%
Two or More Races2.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

16.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.9%

No Health Insurance

5.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

9.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,616

Mean Household Income

$62,452

Per Capita Income

$24,672

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$119,600

Median Rent

$654/mo

Total Housing Units

3,333

Owner-Occupied

71.5%

Renter-Occupied

28.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Married Couple Households

49.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.76

Broadband Internet Access

76.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21181.