This was 4.6 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,549.
83.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nicholasville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,268 | 16.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,290 | 26.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,764 | 8.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,531 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,523 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,726 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,039 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 861 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 177 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 78 | 0.4 |
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