Nicholas County, KY Demographics
Nicholas County, KY is the 110th most populous of 120 counties in Kentucky, with 7,537 residents across 195 square miles. That is about 39 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 7,537 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 195 sq mi |
| Density | 39 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Nicholas County compares to the US
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Central Location: Nicholas County, KY
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Nicholas County, KY
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9602 | 5,430 | 105.8 | 51 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 2,107 | 89.5 | 24 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.