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Nicholasville, KY

Jessamine CountyElev. 286 m
Population
31,625
Median home
$210,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Nicholasville

Nicholasville is a city in Kentucky with about 31,625 residents. Nicholasville sits in Jessamine County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $67,514. Homes carry a median value of $210,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.9%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,625
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$67,514
Per-capita income
$31,320
Poverty rate
12.4%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
24.7 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black4.4%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.4%
Sales & office21.7%
Service16.8%
Production, transportation & material moving16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,700
Median gross rent
$996/mo
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median year built
1991
Households
11,897
Avg. household size
2.63

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Nicholasville has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading65%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ashgrove AcademyHighGrades 6–12
East Jessamine High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jessamine Career and Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
West Jessamine High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Jessamine Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West Jessamine Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Brookside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Hattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Jessamine Early Learning VillageElementary
Nicholasville Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Red Oak Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Nicholasville127
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% below national
Nicholasville1,708
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Nicholasville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Nicholasville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Jessamine County
Strong windRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Nicholasville is in Jessamine County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Nicholasville sits in Jessamine County. Elevation ~286 m.

Map of Nicholasville
Nicholasville, KY
Where Nicholasville is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownNicholasville
Historic places

18 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Memorial in NicholasvilleStone House on West HickmanButler's TavernChrisman, Joseph, HouseProvidence ChurchRoberts ChapelMcConnell-Woodson-Philips HouseShady Grove
Notable people from Nicholasville
Jeff EasleySamuel H. WoodsonJohn C. WattsJohn Speed SmithOtho R. SingletonLena Madesin PhillipsCharles K. DuncanBennett H. YoungDonald BrumfieldJarrod Polson
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Nearby cities
Lexington-Fayette (12 mi)Versailles (14 mi)Richmond (18 mi)Harrodsburg (18 mi)Danville (21 mi)Lawrenceburg (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Nicholasville, KY (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Ryan Matthew Smith, 35
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Ryan M Smith, Ryan Smith
Charles Lee Baker, 41
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Charles Baker, Josh Lee Silverstone
Charles James Conrad, 44
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Charles Conrad, Chuck Conrad
Charles H Thomas, 62
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Charles Henry Thomas, Shorty Thomas
Jason Christian Mitchell, 47
Nicholasville · 40356
Jason Christian Mitchell, 47
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Jason Mitchell, Jason C Mitchell
Mark William Smither, 64
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Mark W Smither, Mark Smither
Daniel Martinez, 49
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Daniel Martinewz, Dan Martinez
Robert Leonard Allen, 80
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Robert L Allen, Robert Allen
Robert Allan Walker, 57
Nicholasville · Jessamine County · 40356
AKA Robert A Walker, Robert Allen Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Nicholasville — frequently asked

What is the population of Nicholasville, Kentucky?
Nicholasville has a population of about 31,625, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Nicholasville?
The median home value in Nicholasville is $210,700, and the median gross rent is $996/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Nicholasville safe? What is the crime rate?
Nicholasville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 127 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Nicholasville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jessamine County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Nicholasville?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Nicholasville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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