Demographics & People — Nicholasville, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,625 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~33,600 |
| Median Age | 37.7 |
| Total Households | 11,897 |
| Family Households | 7,777 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2093 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,528 |
| Black or African American | 1,424 |
| Asian | 588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,513 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,967 |
| American | 6,681 |
| Other groups | 5,325 |
| English | 3,912 |
| German | 3,739 |
| Irish | 3,621 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,331 |
| Ukrainian | 725 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 705 |
| Scotch-Irish | 510 |
Language
| English Only | 26,974 |
| Spanish | 1,174 |
| Population 5+ | 29,251 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,809 |
| Population 18+ | 23,517 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Nicholasville, Kentucky.