Jessamine County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,588 | — | #954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,576 | -0.8% | #864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $268,100 | -4.9% | #793 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,124 | -3.4% | #666 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.5% | #1,084 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jessamine County has a population of 54,588, making it the #954 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jessamine County is $74,576, ranking #864 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Jessamine County is $268,100 (-4.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,124/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.
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93.1% of residents in Jessamine County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County, Kentucky has a total population of 54,588, making it the 954th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jessamine County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jessamine County is $74,576, which ranks #864 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Jessamine County is $268,100, 4.9% below the national median. Renters in Jessamine County pay a median gross rent of $1,124 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jessamine County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Jessamine County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).
All data for Jessamine County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.