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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jeffersontown

Kentucky · 26,633 residents · 10.638 sq mi
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Jeffersontown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,999. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $122,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,633
+15%since 1990
from 23,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,504 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 2,184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+9%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Jeffersontown
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,999
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,962 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,977
+39%since 1990
from $17,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(21,489)
Black6.4%(1,487)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(178)
Asian1%(223)
Diversity Score19.2%(4,456)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(22,761)
Black8.6%(2,281)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(677)
Asian1.8%(467)
Diversity Score29.5%(7,854)
Diversity Score
29
+54%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has about 26,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jeffersontown, Kentucky earns about $51,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jeffersontown, Kentucky expensive?

In Jeffersontown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jeffersontown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

About 4.3% of people in Jeffersontown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jeffersontown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jeffersontown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,398 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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