Kentucky

Nicholas

7,537
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Nicholas

Nicholas, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 2,925. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,537.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,952 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 37 percent.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Lower Blue Licks, Battle of Blue Licks (1782), Battle of Blue Licks August 19 1782, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,537
20107,135
20006,813
19906,725
19807,157
19706,508
19606,677
19507,532
19408,617
19308,571
19209,894
191010,601
190011,952
189010,764
188011,869
18709,129
186011,030
185010,361
18408,745
18308,834
18207,973
18104,898
18002,925
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Nicholas

Military engagements that took place in Nicholas, Kentucky.

Battle of Lower Blue Licks
1780
Battle of Blue Licks (1782)
1782
Battle of Blue Licks August 19 1782
1782
Battle of Blue Licks — Ohio context
1782
Battle of Blue Licks Aug 19 1782
1782
Battle of Blue Licks (Post-Revolution)
1782
Battle of Blue Licks (Last Battle of Revolution)
1782
Skirmish at Carlisle (Nicholas County)
1862
Battle of Jonesborough (Morgan's Fourth Raid retreat)
1864
Carlisle Skirmish (1864)
1864

Historic places in Nicholas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Nicholas, Kentucky.

Forest Retreat Farm and Tavern
Carlisle
Mathers, William, House
Carlisle
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Frequently asked about Nicholas

When does Nicholas first appear in the US census?
Nicholas, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 2,925.
What is the population of Nicholas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Nicholas had a recorded population of 7,537.
When did Nicholas's population peak?
Nicholas's recorded population peaked at 11,952 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Nicholas?
10 documented military engagements took place in Nicholas, including Battle of Lower Blue Licks, Battle of Blue Licks (1782), Battle of Blue Licks August 19 1782.
How many historic places are in Nicholas?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Nicholas, Kentucky.
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