Nicholas County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Nicholas County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,537.[1] Its county seat is Carlisle.[2]

Nicholas County
Nicholas County courthouse in Carlisle
Nicholas County courthouse in Carlisle
Map of Kentucky highlighting Nicholas County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°20′N 84°01′W / 38.34°N 84.01°W / 38.34; -84.01
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1799
SeatCarlisle
Largest cityCarlisle
Area
 • Total197 sq mi (510 km2)
 • Land195 sq mi (510 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,537
 • Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitenicholascounty.ky.gov

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Nicholas County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.