In Nelson, Kentucky, the median home price is $269,829, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $69,562; the population is 47,606; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 81.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Nelson at a glance
Population
47,606
Median Household Income
$69,562
Typical Home Value
$269,829
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
81.0
Avg Commute Time
26.6
About Nelson
Nelson has a population of 47,606. The median home value is $269,829, 14% above the Kentucky median. Median household income is $69,562 (9% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Bardstown, Coxs Creek, and Bloomfield.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Nelson
5 towns, by population.
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Nelson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Nelson?
- Nelson has a population of 47,606 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Nelson?
- The median home value in Nelson is $269,829. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Nelson?
- Median household income in Nelson is $69,562 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Nelson in?
- Nelson is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Nelson?
- Nelson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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