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Jeffersontown

Kentucky · 26,595 residents · 10.638 sq mi
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Jeffersontown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $160,400. Households here earn about 32% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,595
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,500 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Jeffersontown
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,034
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,999 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,707
+11%since 2000
from $23,977 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(22,761)
Black8.6%(2,281)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(677)
Asian1.8%(467)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(7,854)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(21,246)
Black10.9%(2,903)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,326)
Asian1.8%(481)
Other1.9%(505)
Diversity Score42.5%(11,305)
Diversity Score
43
+44%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has about 26,595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jeffersontown, Kentucky earns about $55,034 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 $160,400, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

About 30.3% 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 7.0% 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 3,360 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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