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Nicholasville, Kentucky

Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine county, is 9 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is considered part of the Lexington metropolitan area. Nicholasville has a population of 19,680.

The People and Families of Nicholasville

In Nicholasville, about 58% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Nicholasville is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nicholasville had a median family income of $42,978.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Nicholasville ($16,795). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Nicholasville Housing

About 61% of housing units in Nicholasville are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Nicholasville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Nicholasville, KY

Comparing Nicholasville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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