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Crime in Nicholasville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Nicholasville. Key points include:
There were 529 total crimes in Nicholasville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Nicholasville is 1,609.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Nicholasville is 112.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Nicholasville is 1,497.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Nicholasville is -24.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Nicholasville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nicholasville / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 529 | 1,609.6 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 112.6 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 18.3 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 73.0 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 492 | 1,497.0 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 68 | 206.9 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 400 | 1,217.1 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 73.0 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Nicholasville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Nicholasville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Nicholasville is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Nicholasville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Nicholasville is $320,269.
The median income in Nicholasville is $68,503.
Nicholasville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Nicholasville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Nicholasville | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Nicholasville, KY Weather
The average high in Nicholasville is 66.0° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 92.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.1 inches of precipitation each year with 11.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Nicholasville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Nicholasville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Nicholasville
The current population in Nicholasville is 32,197. The population has increased 19.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,197 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 31,625 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 31,352 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 31,066 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 30,549 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 30,301 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 29,977 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 29,547 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 29,249 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 28,843 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 28,483 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 28,194 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 27,865 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 27,437 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 26,861 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nicholasville
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Nicholasville is:
83.5% White with 26,878 White residents.
4.9% African American with 1,582 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 721 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 50 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 1,143 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 1,793 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.9% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Nicholasville
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Nicholasville is 53.0% female with 17,076 female residents.
Nicholasville is 47.0% male with 15,120 male residents.
| Gender | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nicholasville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Nicholasville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Nicholasville, Kentucky
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5.7% of households in Nicholasville earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Nicholasville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Nicholasville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Nicholasville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Nicholasville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Nicholasville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Nicholasville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Nicholasville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Nicholasville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Nicholasville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
