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Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County, Kentucky. Jessamine County had 57,147 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 21113.
Jessamine County is one of the 6 counties of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,147
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,991 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,588
Median household income
$74,576
±$3,418 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$268,100
±$15,819 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,124
±$61 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Jessamine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 52,991 residents in Jessamine County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,147 for July 1, 2025, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,588 over 172 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jessamine County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,588 | 4,534,824 | +1,556 |
| Households | 19,913±367 | 1,814,469 | +1,092 |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.05 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,198±32 | 2,023,116 | +751 |
Jessamine County's population since 2000
From 39,041 in 2000 to 57,147 in 2025: up 46.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Nicholasville with 33,857 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Nicholasville | 31,093 | $68,503 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmore | 5,999 | $77,665 |
| High BridgeGEOID 2136460 | 268 | $85,732 |
| KeeneGEOID 2141716 | 99 | $130,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jessamine County?
The median resident of Jessamine County is 38.7 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jessamine County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.4 | 39.1 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 5.0% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.5%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±1.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4%±1.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jessamine County earn?
Half of Jessamine County's 19,913 households earn less than $74,576 a year (±$3,418), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $71,682 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jessamine County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,576±$3,418 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,909±$12,234 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,505±$3,430 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±1.8 pts | 16.1% | −5.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2%±3.6 pts | 20.3% | −10.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±1.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±2.6 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jessamine County?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Jessamine County's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $268,100 by its owner (±$15,819). The median renter pays $1,124 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jessamine County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $268,100±$15,819 | $205,600 | +$56,298 |
| Median gross rent | $1,124±$61 | $967 | +$153 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4%±5.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,545±$95 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7%±2.3 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,198±32 | 2,023,116 | +751 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±2.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jessamine County building?
Builders took permits for 512 new housing units across Jessamine County in 2025 (488 single-family), 9.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jessamine County get to work?
76.3% of Jessamine County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Jessamine County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7%±1.7 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | −2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±3.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±2.1 pts | 10.2% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±1.1 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jessamine County's census tracts?
Jessamine County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,463 (Tract 601.03) to $122,156 (Tract 606).
| Tract 601.0221113060102 | 7,749±797 | $74,335 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601.0321113060103 | 2,678±379 | $40,463 |
| Tract 601.0421113060104 | 4,840±576 | $102,333 |
| Tract 60221113060200 | 6,317±519 | $66,568 |
| Tract 60321113060300 | 2,467±374 | $84,259 |
| Tract 604.0121113060401 | 4,051±503 | $62,845 |
| Tract 604.0221113060402 | 4,167±473 | $85,663 |
| Tract 605.0221113060502 | 7,356±794 | $77,300 |
| Tract 605.0321113060503 | 4,823±573 | $46,291 |
| Tract 605.0421113060504 | 2,983±370 | $59,758 |
| Tract 60621113060600 | 7,157±728 | $122,156 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jessamine County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 120 |
| Median household income | 10th of 120 |
| Median home value | 8th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 108th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 120 |
| Median age | 101st of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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