Market insights · Kentucky
Nelson County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Nelson County has 49,036 residents, up 4.8% since 2020 (+0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,145 households moved in and 999 moved out (+146 net), bringing in a net $9.3M of income. Median household income is $69,562, the median home $238,000 and median rent $1,008 a month.
In Kentucky: 23rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 28th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 14th of 120 counties for median household income · 14th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Nelson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | 247 | $14.1M |
| Bullitt County, KY | 162 | $10.1M |
| Hardin County, KY | 99 | $5.3M |
| Washington County, KY | 62 | $2.6M |
| Marion County, KY | 53 | $2.1M |
| Spencer County, KY | 40 | $1.8M |
| Larue County, KY | 34 | $1.8M |
| Fayette County, KY | 32 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Nelson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | 182 | $12.1M |
| Bullitt County, KY | 115 | $6.8M |
| Hardin County, KY | 71 | $3.9M |
| Washington County, KY | 60 | $3.1M |
| Marion County, KY | 47 | $2.6M |
| Fayette County, KY | 33 | $1.9M |
| Larue County, KY | 29 | $1.2M |
| Spencer County, KY | 24 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.