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Chaplin, KY
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Population
337
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
244
ZIP codes
0
Chaplin and its ZIP codes
Chaplin at a glance
- Chaplin is about 2.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Chaplin, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Chaplin.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,405
18,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chaplin, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Chaplin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomfieldCity | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| WillisburgCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| FairfieldCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BardstownCity | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| MackvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SpringfieldCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Elk CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 20 mi | 6 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount WashingtonCity | 21 mi | 9.6 |
| LorettoCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 21 mi | 10 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| PerryvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| LebanonCity | 23 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chaplin, KY in?
- Chaplin is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Chaplin, KY?
- About 337 people live in Chaplin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chaplin?
- Nearby places include Bloomfield (5.4 mi), Willisburg (8 mi), Fairfield (9.2 mi), Taylorsville (11 mi), Bardstown (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023