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Jessamine County

Kentucky · 52,991 residents · 172.112 sq mi
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Jessamine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,855. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,991
+36%since 2000
from 39,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+15%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K35K43K50K57K1990201020202024Jessamine County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,855
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,110
+76%since 2000
from $18,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(36,600)
Black3.1%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(512)
Asian0.6%(223)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(4,758)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(45,191)
Black4.2%(2,247)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,384)
Asian1.2%(658)
Other2.1%(1,105)
Diversity Score28.5%(15,094)
Segregation Score12.7%(6,728)
Diversity Score
28
+134%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Jessamine County to nearby counties

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Income$69,479+7%
Home value$293,500+57%
Population329,751+477%
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JESSAMINE COUNTY VS
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Income$83,788+29%
Home value$299,700+61%
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JESSAMINE COUNTY VS
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Home value$202,300+9%
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JESSAMINE COUNTY VS
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Income$63,087−3%
Home value$204,900+10%
Population18,207−68%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jessamine County, Kentucky?

Jessamine County, Kentucky has about 52,991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jessamine County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jessamine County, Kentucky earns about $64,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jessamine County, Kentucky expensive?

In Jessamine County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $186,400, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Jessamine County, Kentucky?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jessamine County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jessamine County, Kentucky?

About 12.8% of people in Jessamine County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jessamine County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jessamine County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,483 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 601.02Census Tract 605.02Census Tract 606Census Tract 602Census Tract 601.04Census Tract 605.03Census Tract 604.02Census Tract 604.01Census Tract 605.04Census Tract 601.03Census Tract 603
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 40356ZIP 40390ZIP 40339
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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