How long is the commute from Nicholasville, KY?
Workers who live in Nicholasville, KY take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Nicholasville get to work
| Means of transportation | Nicholasville | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±3.7 points) | 76.3% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.5 points) | 10.0% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±2.4 points) | 11.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Nicholasville, the average commute is not measurably different from Jessamine County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nicholasville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jessamine County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jessamine County, Nicholasville ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nicholasville
| Vehicles available | Nicholasville | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±4.0 points) | 31.3% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±4.3 points) | 41.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±2.9 points) | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Nicholasville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jessamine County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nicholasville
| Nicholasville | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±2.4 points) | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.5 points) | 95.4% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±3.9 points) | 91.2% (±2.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nicholasville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jessamine County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nicholasville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | — | 24.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Keene | 5.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmore | 5.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 12 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Versailles | 14 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burgin | 14 mi | 29.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harrodsburg | 18 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Richmond | 18 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midway | 19 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexington, KY (20.9 minutes), Harrodsburg, KY (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jessamine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholasville | 24.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 2 | Keene | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Wilmore | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Nicholasville
How long is the average commute in Nicholasville?
Workers who live in Nicholasville, KY take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nicholasville without a car?
4.6% of households in Nicholasville have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nicholasville?
8.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Nicholasville worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nicholasville city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nicholasville city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nicholasville city, Kentucky
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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