Nicholasville, KY Demographics

A map of Nicholasville's Population by Race

Nicholasville, Kentucky had a population of 31,093 in 2020. It was 82.8% White, 6.0% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nicholasville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is the 12th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Nicholasville's White Population

25,733 residents of Nicholasville identify as White, or 82.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #439 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more White than neighboring Keene (45.5% White), Lexington-Fayette (66.8% White), and Versailles (76.5% White). Nicholasville is less White than neighboring Wilmore (85.7% White), and High Bridge (92.2% White).

Nicholasville's Black Population

1,879 residents of Nicholasville identify as Black, or 6.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #118 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more Black than neighboring Wilmore (3% Black), and High Bridge (0% Black). Nicholasville is less Black than neighboring Keene (43.4% Black), Lexington-Fayette (14.7% Black), and Versailles (7% Black).

Nicholasville's Asian Population

239 residents of Nicholasville identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #170 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more Asian than neighboring Keene (0% Asian), High Bridge (0.4% Asian), and Versailles (0.6% Asian). Nicholasville is less Asian than neighboring Wilmore (3.2% Asian), and Lexington-Fayette (4.1% Asian).

Nicholasville's Hispanic Population

1,572 residents of Nicholasville identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #96 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmore (4.1% Hispanic), and High Bridge (4.1% Hispanic). Nicholasville is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (9.2% Hispanic), and Versailles (11% Hispanic).

Nicholasville's Native American/Other Population

184 residents of Nicholasville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keene (0% Native American/Other), High Bridge (0% Native American/Other), and Versailles (0.5% Native American/Other). Nicholasville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (0.7% Native American/Other).

Nicholasville's Multiracial Population

1,486 residents of Nicholasville identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nicholasville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Nicholasville is ranked #136 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nicholasville is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmore (3.4% Multiracial), High Bridge (3.4% Multiracial), Lexington-Fayette (4.4% Multiracial), and Versailles (4.5% Multiracial). Nicholasville is less Multiracial than neighboring Keene (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.