2023 ACS Census Data · Population 777,392
Jefferson County is a large county in Kentucky with a population of 777,392. The median household income is $67,849, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5%, median home value is $237,200, and 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 52% above the national average.
Population
777,392
2023 estimate
Rank #83 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,849
Household
Rank #1214 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$237,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #861 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
36.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #360 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% above Kentucky avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
24% above Kentucky avg·3% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% above Kentucky avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$41,267
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
58% above Kentucky avg·13% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
42% above Kentucky avg·18% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Kentucky avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
30% below Kentucky avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
357,923
Households
329,392
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,546
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
97% above Kentucky avg·52% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% above Kentucky avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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