Market insights · Kentucky
Nicholas County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Nicholas County has 7,949 residents, up 5.4% since 2020 (+2.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 140 households moved in and 192 moved out (-52 net), while a net $2.1M of income left. Median household income is $59,531, the median home $123,000 and median rent $728 a month.
In Kentucky: 14th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 116th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 56th of 120 counties for median household income · 86th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Nicholas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County, KY | 33 | $1.2M |
| Fayette County, KY | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Nicholas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County, KY | 38 | $1.5M |
| Harrison County, KY | 23 | $0.9M |
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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.