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Jeffersontown

Kentucky · 28,474 residents · 10.638 sq mi
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Jeffersontown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600. Households here earn about 36% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,474
+7%since 2000
from 26,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,677 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Jeffersontown
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,951
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,912
+46%since 2000
from $23,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(20,250)
Black11.6%(3,302)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,183)
Asian4.4%(1,245)
Other3.5%(986)
Diversity Score56.6%(16,103)
Diversity Score
57
+92%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has about 28,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jeffersontown, Kentucky earns about $70,951 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 $186,600, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?

About 36.6% 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 6.7% 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 5,239 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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