Nicholasville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Nicholasville, Kentucky Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,549
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
17.2%
Median Home
$149,500
Median Income
$54,575
Median Rent
$801
Nicholasville SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
Nicholasville, KY Crime Report
919
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,946.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
25.59%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nicholasville / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 919 | 2,946.4 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 214.8 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.2 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 15 | 48.1 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 131.4 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 852 | 2,731.6 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 160 | 513.0 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 631 | 2,023.0 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 61 | 195.6 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Nicholasville, KY Cost Of Living
92
Nicholasville's Overall Cost Of Living
Nicholasville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Nicholasville | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 81 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
Nicholasville, KY Photos
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Rankings for Nicholasville in Kentucky
Map Of Nicholasville, KY
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Population over time in Nicholasville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,549 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 29,977 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 29,547 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 29,249 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 28,843 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 28,483 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 28,194 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 27,865 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 27,437 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 26,861 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nicholasville
| Race | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.1% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Nicholasville
| Gender | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nicholasville for adults over 25
| Education | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Nicholasville, Kentucky
| Income | Nicholasville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
