Nicholasville
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Nicholasville is a city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, with 31,093 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 938 ft (286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keene, 5.4 miles NW.
- 31,093residents (2020 Census)
- 938 ftelevation · 286 m
- 15.6 sq miland area · 40.5 km²
- 1,987 / sq mipopulation density
- 40356ZIP code
About Nicholasville
Nicholasville is a city in and the county seat of Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 31,490 at the 2020 census, making Nicholasville the tenth-most populous city in Kentucky. Nicholasville is a home rule-class city under Kentucky law.
Since the late 20th century, Nicholasville has undergone rapid growth; the population increased 440.23% between 1970 and 2020. Part of the Lexington–Fayette metropolitan area, the city serves as both a commuter town to Lexington and as an employment and shopping center in central Kentucky.
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Living in Nicholasville
- Median household income
- $68,503
- Median home value
- $226,800
- Median rent
- $1,147/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Nicholasville had 31,093 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,093 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,987 per sq mi (767 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nicholasville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jessamine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,093 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.65 sq mi (40.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8923° N, 84.5656° W |
| ZIP code | 40356 |
| Official website | nicholasville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2156136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nicholasville
- Keene5.4 mi NW
- Wilmore5.4 mi W
- High Bridge8.6 mi SW
- Lexington-Fayette11.8 mi NE
- Versailles13.9 mi NW
- Burgin14.1 mi SW
- Salvisa16.4 mi W
- Harrodsburg17.4 mi SW
- Richmond18.4 mi SE
- Midway18.7 mi N
- Lancaster19.5 mi S
- Lawrenceburg20.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Nicholasville
What county is Nicholasville in?
Nicholasville is in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Nicholasville, KY?
31,093 people lived in Nicholasville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nicholasville, KY?
The ZIP code of Nicholasville is 40356.
What is the elevation of Nicholasville?
938 feet (286 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nicholasville?
Keene (5.4 mi), Wilmore (5.4 mi), High Bridge (8.6 mi), Lexington-Fayette (11.8 mi), Versailles (13.9 mi).
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