Nelson County, KY Map
Official Census boundary of Nelson County, Kentucky (FIPS 21179). Turn on flood zones, contours, land cover and school districts, measure distances, or click any spot to inspect it.
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Nelson County Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
47,606
Households
19,150
Median household income
$69,562
Median age
39.5 years
Median home value
$238,000
Median gross rent
$1,008/mo
Owner-occupied homes
78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
Below poverty level
10.8%
Land area
418.7 sq mi
Population density
114 / sq mi