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Jeff

Kentucky · 309 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Jeff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 29% since 2023. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 292% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
+29%since 2023
from 239 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
408 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 316 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
157210263316369201020202024Jeff
2024309
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,487
−11%since 2023
from $50,918 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−16%since 2023
from 0.362 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
99
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.3%(51)
Diversity Score42%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(17)
Diversity Score13%(40)
Diversity Score
13
−69%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−18%since 2023
from 18.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.1%
+33.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeff, Kentucky?

Jeff, Kentucky has about 309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jeff, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jeff, Kentucky earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jeff, Kentucky expensive?

In Jeff, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $189,500.

How educated are people in Jeff, Kentucky?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jeff, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jeff, Kentucky?

About 3.9% of people in Jeff, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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