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Population Review

Nelson County, KY — Population & Demographics

Nelson County, KY has a population of 47,102. The median household income is $67,888 and the median age is 39.7.

47,102

Population

$67,888

Median Income

$224,100

Median Home Value

39.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White90.8%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,888

Median Household Income

$33,257

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$224,100

Median Home Value

$932

Median Rent

77.3%

Homeownership

Education

91.9%

High School+

22.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Nelson County, KY has a population of 47,102 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Nelson County, KY is $67,888.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.