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Nicholasville, KY vs Covington, KY

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- Covington is 0% more densely populated than Nicholasville.
- People are 28.0% less likely to be married in Covington.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years younger in Covington.
 Nicholasville, KYCovington, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,930329,725,481
 Female Population53.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201028,081  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock43,370285,036,114
 Population - 199013,603  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now127.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,101.793.4
 Land Area14.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Nicholasville, KYCovington, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Nicholasville, KYCovington, KYUnited States
 White87.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.4%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Nicholasville, KYCovington, KYUnited States
 Married Population50.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.0%50.2%
 Never Married26.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households11,700  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Nicholasville    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here my entire life, it is  More

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Over 14 years ago

When it comes to quality education Nicholasville, Ky shouldn't pop onto your radar. Not only are the schools over capacity but they will push kids up a grade even when  More

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Over 14 years ago

Violent crimes in this area are rare compared to the national average, however some individuals within city limits have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves  More

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Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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