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Nicholasville, KY vs Owensboro, KY

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- Owensboro is 0% more densely populated than Nicholasville.
- People are 10.8% less likely to be married in Owensboro.
- The Median Age is 0.0 years older in Owensboro.
 Nicholasville, KYOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock59,839329,725,481
 Female Population53.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201028,081  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,067285,036,114
 Population - 199013,603  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now127.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,924.893.4
 Land Area14.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Nicholasville, KYOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Nicholasville, KYOwensboro, KYUnited States
 White87.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.8%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Nicholasville, KYOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Married Population50.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.4%50.2%
 Never Married26.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households11,700  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,90580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.2%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 Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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