Nelson County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
47,102
Male
23,594
50.1%
Female
23,508
49.9%
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.7%
High School or Higher41.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.6%
Married
45.0%
Nelson County, KY has a population of 47,102 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 90.8% of the population. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.2% of residents are foreign-born.