Nelson County is home to 30,928 Kentucky residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -40.45%, ranking it #2,012 in the US and #66 in Kentucky for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Nelson County, KY is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 83.3% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 12% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Nelson County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Nelson County received a F grade in diversity.