Jessamine County, KY
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Jessamine County Overview
53,381
TOTAL POPULATION
25,920
MALE POPULATION
27,461
FEMALE POPULATION
94.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,703
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,844
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,905
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,175
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
26,159
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Jessamine County Area Codes
Race in Jessamine County
The most populous races in Jessamine County are White / Caucasian (47,599 | 89.2%), Black / African American (2,301 | 4.3%), and Two or more Races (2,179 | 4.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 720 | 1.3% |
| Black / African American | 2,301 | 4.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 11 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,095 | 3.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 32 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 47,599 | 89.2% |
| Two or more Races | 2,179 | 4.1% |
| Some other Race | 539 | 1.0% |
| Total | 53,381 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jessamine County
The most populous ancestries reported in Jessamine County are American (9,503 | 17.8%), English (7,285 | 13.7%), German (6,766 | 12.7%), Irish (6,222 | 11.7%), and European (1,370 | 2.6%), together accounting for 58.4% of all Jessamine County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 25 | 0.1% |
| American | 9,503 | 17.8% |
| Arab | 108 | 0.2% |
| Arapaho | 12 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 34 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 97 | 0.2% |
| British | 214 | 0.4% |
| Bulgarian | 20 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 157 | 0.3% |
| Canadian | 81 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 404 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee | 300 | 0.6% |
| Choctaw | 42 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 65 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 93 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 22 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 60 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 973 | 1.8% |
| Eastern European | 84 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 61 | 0.1% |
| English | 7,285 | 13.7% |
| Ethiopian | 9 | 0.0% |
| European | 1,370 | 2.6% |
| Filipino | 7 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 24 | 0.0% |
| French | 641 | 1.2% |
| French American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 194 | 0.4% |
| German | 6,766 | 12.7% |
| Greek | 62 | 0.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 5 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 60 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 187 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 163 | 0.3% |
| Icelander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 327 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 6,222 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 909 | 1.7% |
| Korean | 126 | 0.2% |
| Laotian | 187 | 0.4% |
| Latvian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 69 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 1,141 | 2.1% |
| Mongolian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 120 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 203 | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 62 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 444 | 0.8% |
| Portuguese | 13 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 106 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 100 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 83 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 92 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 748 | 1.4% |
| Scottish | 884 | 1.7% |
| Sioux | 60 | 0.1% |
| Slavic | 6 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 27 | 0.1% |
| South American | 104 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 22 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 207 | 0.4% |
| Swedish | 344 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 108 | 0.2% |
| Syrian | 63 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 64 | 0.1% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 905 | 1.7% |
| Welsh | 207 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 13 | 0.0% | View All 78 Rows |
Immigrants in Jessamine County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jessamine County came from Latin America (781 | 1.5%), Asia (705 | 1.3%), Central America (581 | 1.1%), Europe (495 | 0.9%), and Eastern Europe (426 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Jessamine County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 173 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 705 | 1.3% |
| Brazil | 38 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 20 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 141 | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 107 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 581 | 1.1% |
| China | 217 | 0.4% |
| Colombia | 23 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 50 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 37 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 173 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 271 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Europe | 426 | 0.8% |
| Ecuador | 32 | 0.1% |
| England | 16 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 495 | 0.9% |
| Germany | 15 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 21 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 37 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 112 | 0.2% |
| India | 25 | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | 187 | 0.4% |
| Iran | 4 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 23 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 54 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 781 | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | 27 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 398 | 0.7% |
| Micronesia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Moldova | 6 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 38 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 6 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 40 | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 13 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 38 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 22 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 12 | 0.0% |
| South America | 93 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 52 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 342 | 0.6% |
| Southern Europe | 16 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3 | 0.0% |
| Syria | 13 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 115 | 0.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 33 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 290 | 0.5% |
| Western Asia | 40 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 15 | 0.0% | View All 49 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jessamine County
Sex and Age in Jessamine County
The most populous age groups in Jessamine County are 5 to 9 Years (2,001 | 7.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (2,087 | 7.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,592 (6.1%) | 1,562 (5.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,001 (7.7%) | 1,704 (6.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,682 (6.5%) | 1,795 (6.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,724 (6.7%) | 2,087 (7.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,791 (6.9%) | 1,785 (6.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,805 (7.0%) | 1,629 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,560 (6.0%) | 1,886 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,731 (6.7%) | 1,757 (6.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,639 (6.3%) | 1,604 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,675 (6.5%) | 1,709 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,622 (6.3%) | 1,721 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,769 (6.8%) | 2,009 (7.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,541 (5.9%) | 1,672 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,216 (4.7%) | 1,542 (5.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,121 (4.3%) | 1,217 (4.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 482 (1.9%) | 707 (2.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 567 (2.2%) | 487 (1.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 402 (1.5%) | 588 (2.1%) |
| Total | 25,920 (100.0%) | 27,461 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jessamine County
Median Family Size in Jessamine County
The median family size in Jessamine County is 3.16 persons per family, with single male/father families (623 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2,557 | 19.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 10,173 (76.2%) | 3.15 |
| Single Male/Father | 623 (4.7%) | 3.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,557 (19.2%) | 3.08 |
| Total Families | 13,353 (100.0%) | 3.16 |
Median Household Size in Jessamine County
The median household size in Jessamine County is 2.69 persons per household, with single male/father households (623 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.94 persons per household. non-family households (5,898 | 30.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 10,173 (52.8%) | 3.19 |
| Single Male/Father | 623 (3.2%) | 3.94 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,557 (13.3%) | 3.35 |
| Non-family | 5,898 (30.6%) | 1.42 |
| Total Households | 19,251 (100.0%) | 2.69 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jessamine County
Out of a total of 19,251 households in Jessamine County, 13,353 (69.4%) are family households, while 5,898 (30.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,269, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,457.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,457 (23.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 6,269 (32.6%) | 1,226 (6.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,937 (15.3%) | 156 (0.8%) |
| 4-Person Households | 2,228 (11.6%) | 25 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,177 (6.1%) | 34 (0.2%) |
| 6-Person Households | 612 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 130 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13,353 (69.4%) | 5,898 (30.6%) |
Female Fertility in Jessamine County
Fertility by Age in Jessamine County
Average fertility rate in Jessamine County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 374 (81.7%) | 71.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 84 (18.3%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 458 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jessamine County
62.0% of women with births (458) in Jessamine County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 46.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 200 (53.5%) | 174 (46.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 284 (62.0%) | 174 (38.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Jessamine County
Average fertility rate in Jessamine County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 84.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 42.8% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 83 (18.1%) | 39.0 |
| High School Diploma | 47 (10.3%) | 20.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 196 (42.8%) | 44.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26 (5.7%) | 10.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 106 (23.1%) | 84.0 |
| Total | 458 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jessamine County
38.0% of women with births in Jessamine County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 69.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 75 (90.4%) | 8 (9.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 17 (36.2%) | 30 (63.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 60 (30.6%) | 136 (69.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 106 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 284 (62.0%) | 174 (38.0%) |
Income in Jessamine County
Income Overview in Jessamine County
Per Capita Income in Jessamine County is $37,703, while median incomes of families and households are $84,844 and $69,905 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 53,381 | $37,703 |
| Median Family Income | 13,353 | $84,844 |
| Mean Family Income | 13,353 | $124,259 |
| Median Household Income | 19,251 | $69,905 |
| Mean Household Income | 19,251 | $105,419 |
| Income Deficit | 13,353 | $12,175 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 53,381 | 29.75% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 53,381 | 70.25¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 53,381 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Jessamine County
Average Earnings in Jessamine County are $36,108, $43,709 for men and $30,707 for women, a difference of 29.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 14,208 (52.1%) | $43,709 |
| Female | 13,039 (47.8%) | $30,707 |
| Total | 27,247 (100.0%) | $36,108 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jessamine County
The most common earnings brackets in Jessamine County are $100,000+ for men (1,950 | 13.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,260 | 9.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 508 (3.6%) | 1,013 (7.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 425 (3.0%) | 690 (5.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 455 (3.2%) | 583 (4.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 301 (2.1%) | 243 (1.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 325 (2.3%) | 577 (4.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 198 (1.4%) | 207 (1.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 391 (2.8%) | 458 (3.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 314 (2.2%) | 368 (2.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 439 (3.1%) | 402 (3.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 408 (2.9%) | 507 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,145 (8.1%) | 1,260 (9.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 903 (6.4%) | 1,226 (9.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 593 (4.2%) | 667 (5.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 871 (6.1%) | 524 (4.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 568 (4.0%) | 645 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 576 (4.1%) | 569 (4.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,278 (9.0%) | 765 (5.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 996 (7.0%) | 631 (4.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,564 (11.0%) | 829 (6.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,950 (13.7%) | 875 (6.7%) |
| Total | 14,208 (100.0%) | 13,039 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jessamine County
Average earnings in Jessamine County are $52,623 for men and $34,735 for women, a difference of 34.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,173, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,257. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,962, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,215.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $30,257 | $23,215 |
| High School Diploma | $46,932 | $26,391 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $51,674 | $33,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,750 | $46,157 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,173 | $61,962 |
| Total | $52,623 | $34,735 |
Family Income in Jessamine County
Family Income Brackets in Jessamine County
According to the Jessamine County family income data, there are 2,991 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 227 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 614 | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 227 | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 454 | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 694 | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,402 | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,510 | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,789 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,991 | 22.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,215 | 9.1% |
| $200,000+ | 1,429 | 10.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jessamine County
7+ person families (102 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Jessamine County with $115,000 per family, while 2-person families (6,601 | 49.4%) have the highest median income of $38,584 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 6,601 (49.4%) | $77,167 |
| 3-Person Families | 2,954 (22.1%) | $75,845 |
| 4-Person Families | 2,051 (15.4%) | $101,483 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,118 (8.4%) | $90,208 |
| 6-Person Families | 527 (4.0%) | $112,473 |
| 7+ Person Families | 102 (0.8%) | $115,000 |
| Total | 13,353 (100.0%) | $84,844 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jessamine County
The median family income in Jessamine County is $84,844, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,072) having the highest median family income of $137,768, while families with no earners (2,258) have the lowest median family income of $51,019, accounting for 8.0% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 2,258 (16.9%) | $51,019 |
| 1 Earner | 4,364 (32.7%) | $61,205 |
| 2 Earners | 5,659 (42.4%) | $107,588 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,072 (8.0%) | $137,768 |
| Total | 13,353 (100.0%) | $84,844 |
Household Income in Jessamine County
Household Income Brackets in Jessamine County
With 3,638 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jessamine County, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 674 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 982 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 674 | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,174 | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,636 | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,137 | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,638 | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,580 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,504 | 18.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,386 | 7.2% |
| $200,000+ | 1,559 | 8.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jessamine County
The median household income in Jessamine County is $69,905, with the highest median household income of $78,049 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,118 households (31.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,176, with 608 households (3.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 608 (3.2%) | $46,176 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 6,118 (31.8%) | $78,049 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 7,228 (37.6%) | $76,239 |
| 65+ Years | 5,297 (27.5%) | $57,064 |
| Total | 19,251 (100.0%) | $69,905 |
Poverty in Jessamine County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jessamine County
With 9.5% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Jessamine County, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 474 males (20.9%) and 246 females (32.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 231 (15.5%) | 235 (15.8%) |
| 5 Years | 14 (3.6%) | 61 (28.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 474 (20.9%) | 199 (8.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 167 (17.8%) | 246 (24.5%) |
| 15 Years | 10 (1.7%) | 106 (26.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 58 (12.5%) | 246 (32.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 169 (8.5%) | 432 (19.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 100 (3.0%) | 313 (8.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 267 (8.0%) | 535 (15.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 352 (10.7%) | 356 (10.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 294 (9.0%) | 638 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 137 (5.9%) | 350 (12.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 79 (6.1%) | 185 (10.6%) |
| Total | 2,352 (9.5%) | 3,902 (14.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jessamine County
According to the poverty statistics in Jessamine County, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.3% of males and 91.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,257 (84.5%) | 1,254 (84.2%) |
| 5 Years | 371 (96.4%) | 153 (71.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,789 (79.0%) | 2,056 (91.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 769 (82.2%) | 759 (75.5%) |
| 15 Years | 576 (98.3%) | 296 (73.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 406 (87.5%) | 509 (67.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,810 (91.5%) | 1,763 (80.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 3,198 (97.0%) | 3,184 (91.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,068 (92.0%) | 2,826 (84.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,928 (89.3%) | 3,074 (89.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,985 (91.0%) | 3,038 (82.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,175 (94.1%) | 2,393 (87.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,213 (93.9%) | 1,555 (89.4%) |
| Total | 22,545 (90.5%) | 22,860 (85.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jessamine County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jessamine County show that 3.6% or 370 of the total 10,173 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.1%, comprising of 98 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 5,826 (98.5%) | 92 (1.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,963 (94.3%) | 180 (5.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 981 (90.9%) | 98 (9.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,803 (96.4%) | 370 (3.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jessamine County
According to the poverty data in Jessamine County, 11.6% or 72 single-father households and 32.6% or 834 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (18.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 9 (3.3%) | 157 (16.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 63 (18.6%) | 545 (39.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (59.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Total | 72 (11.6%) | 834 (32.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jessamine County
The poverty data for Jessamine County shows that 370 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 906 of the single-parent households (28.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 households (9.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 92 (1.5%) | 166 (13.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 180 (5.7%) | 608 (35.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 98 (9.1%) | 119 (55.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Total | 370 (3.6%) | 906 (28.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jessamine County
Employment by Class of Employer in Jessamine County
Among the 24,518 employed individuals in Jessamine County, private company employees (15,746 | 64.2%), not-for-profit organizations (2,077 | 8.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,770 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 15,746 | 64.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,006 | 4.1% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,770 | 7.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,077 | 8.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,686 | 6.9% |
| State Government Employees | 1,694 | 6.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 480 | 2.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 59 | 0.2% |
| Total | 24,518 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Jessamine County
According to the labor force statistics for Jessamine County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (42,056), 62.2% or 26,159 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 1,177 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.6% or 3,180 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.3% or 243 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,197 (42.4%) | 243 (20.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,743 (76.7%) | 85 (3.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,180 (92.6%) | 162 (5.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,536 (73.6%) | 53 (2.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,533 (82.2%) | 338 (6.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,113 (76.0%) | 128 (2.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,777 (73.5%) | 53 (1.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,616 (50.3%) | 100 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,065 (20.9%) | 36 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 420 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 26,159 (62.2%) | 1,177 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jessamine County
According to labor force statistics for Jessamine County, 76.0% of individuals (20,770) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,329) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 831 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 7,093 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.8% or 115 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,177 (44.4%) | 260 (9.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,999 (73.1%) | 476 (5.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 6,486 (80.1%) | 316 (3.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,093 (84.7%) | 126 (1.5%) |
| Total | 20,770 (76.0%) | 1,093 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Jessamine County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jessamine County are Community & Social Service (3,029 | 12.1%), Management (2,478 | 9.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,163 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,572 | 6.3%), and Health Technologists (1,422 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jessamine County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.8%), Computers & Mathematics (72.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.9%), and Legal Services & Support (70.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,646 (66.4%) | 832 (33.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 441 (44.9%) | 542 (55.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 623 (71.5%) | 248 (28.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 305 (72.3%) | 117 (27.7%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 224 (85.8%) | 37 (14.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 94 (50.0%) | 94 (50.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,116 (36.8%) | 1,913 (63.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 351 (39.4%) | 540 (60.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 44 (29.9%) | 103 (70.1%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 490 (31.2%) | 1,082 (68.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 231 (55.1%) | 188 (44.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 522 (24.1%) | 1,641 (75.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 334 (23.5%) | 1,088 (76.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,348 (45.7%) | 5,176 (54.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jessamine County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,366 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (768 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (655 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (603 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (543 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jessamine County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (73.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (65.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.4%), Personal Care & Service (68.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 37 (5.7%) | 618 (94.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 398 (73.3%) | 145 (26.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 249 (63.2%) | 145 (36.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 149 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 588 (43.0%) | 778 (57.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 506 (65.9%) | 262 (34.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 193 (32.0%) | 410 (68.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,722 (43.8%) | 2,213 (56.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jessamine County are Sales & Related (3,179 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (2,863 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,637 (51.5%) | 1,542 (48.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 561 (19.6%) | 2,302 (80.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,198 (36.4%) | 3,844 (63.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jessamine County are Construction & Extraction (1,354 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (782 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (78 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,231 (90.9%) | 123 (9.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 775 (99.1%) | 7 (0.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,084 (94.1%) | 130 (5.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jessamine County are Production (1,202 | 4.8%), Material Moving (1,194 | 4.8%), and Transportation (876 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 969 (80.6%) | 233 (19.4%) |
| Transportation | 692 (79.0%) | 184 (21.0%) |
| Material Moving | 1,009 (84.5%) | 185 (15.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,670 (81.6%) | 602 (18.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jessamine County
Employment Industries in Jessamine County
The major employment industries in Jessamine County include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,058 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (3,386 | 13.6%), Educational Services (3,079 | 12.3%), Manufacturing (2,210 | 8.8%), and Construction (1,735 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jessamine County
The Jessamine County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.8%), and Utilities (85.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.7%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (79.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 189 (81.1%) | 44 (18.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 1,575 (90.8%) | 160 (9.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,749 (79.1%) | 461 (20.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 637 (81.4%) | 146 (18.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,816 (53.6%) | 1,570 (46.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 885 (79.0%) | 235 (21.0%) |
| Utilities | 185 (85.3%) | 32 (14.7%) |
| Information | 157 (55.1%) | 128 (44.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 282 (40.6%) | 412 (59.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 248 (52.2%) | 227 (47.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 607 (50.4%) | 597 (49.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 491 (52.1%) | 452 (47.9%) |
| Educational Services | 1,070 (34.7%) | 2,009 (65.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 742 (18.3%) | 3,316 (81.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 69 (21.0%) | 260 (79.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 860 (52.8%) | 770 (47.2%) |
| Public Administration | 604 (60.9%) | 388 (39.1%) |
| Total | 13,022 (52.1%) | 11,965 (47.9%) |
Education in Jessamine County
School Enrollment in Jessamine County
The most common levels of schooling among the 12,964 students in Jessamine County are elementary school (3,097 | 23.9%), high school (2,833 | 21.8%), and middle school (2,587 | 20.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 785 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 625 | 4.8% |
| Elementary School | 3,097 | 23.9% |
| Middle School | 2,587 | 20.0% |
| High School | 2,833 | 21.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,517 | 19.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 520 | 4.0% |
| Total | 12,964 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jessamine County
Out of a total of 12,964 students who are enrolled in schools in Jessamine County, 2,930 (22.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,034 (77.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 261 (47.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,925 (86.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 288 (52.5%) | 261 (47.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 2,949 (85.1%) | 517 (14.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,925 (86.3%) | 465 (13.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,820 (86.1%) | 294 (13.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 745 (59.0%) | 517 (41.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 637 (58.0%) | 462 (42.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 377 (63.9%) | 213 (36.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 290 (58.7%) | 204 (41.3%) |
| Total | 10,034 (77.4%) | 2,930 (22.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jessamine County
Education (1,971 | 16.5%), business (1,916 | 16.0%), science & technology (1,501 | 12.5%), liberal arts & history (931 | 7.8%), and arts & humanities (901 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 11,984 individuals in Jessamine County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 354 | 2.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 550 | 4.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 274 | 2.3% |
| Psychology | 492 | 4.1% |
| Social Sciences | 617 | 5.1% |
| Engineering | 404 | 3.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 144 | 1.2% |
| Science & Technology | 1,501 | 12.5% |
| Business | 1,916 | 16.0% |
| Education | 1,971 | 16.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 679 | 5.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 931 | 7.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 565 | 4.7% |
| Communications | 685 | 5.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 901 | 7.5% |
| Total | 11,984 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Jessamine County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jessamine County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jessamine County are males with 2 vehicles (6,005, accounting for 47.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,235, making up 53.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 125 (1.0%) | 289 (2.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,623 (12.9%) | 2,177 (19.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,005 (47.8%) | 5,235 (46.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 2,826 (22.5%) | 2,366 (20.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,411 (11.2%) | 886 (7.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 560 (4.5%) | 384 (3.4%) |
| Total | 12,550 (100.0%) | 11,337 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jessamine County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jessamine County are 30 to 34 minutes (3,561 commuters, 16.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,050 commuters, 13.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,898 commuters, 13.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 814 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,642 | 11.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,790 | 12.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,898 | 13.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,050 | 13.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 2,125 | 9.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 3,561 | 16.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 738 | 3.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 576 | 2.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,106 | 9.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 705 | 3.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 279 | 1.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jessamine County
The most common commute times in Jessamine County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,859 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,702 commuters, 16.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 497 (4.3%) | 317 (3.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,226 (10.5%) | 1,416 (13.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,283 (11.0%) | 1,507 (14.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,716 (14.7%) | 1,182 (11.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,698 (14.6%) | 1,352 (12.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 858 (7.4%) | 1,267 (11.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,859 (15.9%) | 1,702 (16.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 365 (3.1%) | 373 (3.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 284 (2.4%) | 292 (2.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,267 (10.9%) | 839 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 443 (3.8%) | 262 (2.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 165 (1.4%) | 114 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jessamine County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jessamine County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,303, 19.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,037, 19.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 492 (4.2%) | 305 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 262 (2.2%) | 327 (3.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 508 (4.4%) | 243 (2.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,289 (11.1%) | 875 (8.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,467 (12.6%) | 858 (8.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,303 (19.8%) | 2,037 (19.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,725 (14.8%) | 1,435 (13.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,040 (8.9%) | 1,438 (13.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 394 (3.4%) | 559 (5.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 394 (3.4%) | 461 (4.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 407 (3.5%) | 353 (3.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 120 (1.0%) | 241 (2.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 505 (4.3%) | 549 (5.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 755 (6.5%) | 942 (8.9%) |
| Total | 11,661 (100.0%) | 10,623 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jessamine County
Occupancy by Ownership in Jessamine County
Of the total 19,251 dwellings in Jessamine County, owner-occupied units account for 13,251 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,000 (31.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 13,251 | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 6,000 | 31.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jessamine County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,457 | 23.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 7,495 | 38.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 3,093 | 16.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,206 | 21.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jessamine County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,821 (63.3%) | 1,636 (36.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 5,531 (73.8%) | 1,964 (26.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,007 (64.9%) | 1,086 (35.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,892 (68.8%) | 1,314 (31.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 13,251 (68.8%) | 6,000 (31.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jessamine County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 866 (52.4%) | 786 (47.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,499 (65.8%) | 1,815 (34.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,847 (67.1%) | 1,882 (32.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,039 (76.9%) | 1,517 (23.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jessamine County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 3,470 | 18.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,256 | 16.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,464 | 18.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,764 | 19.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,112 | 16.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,423 | 7.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 762 | 4.0% |
| Total | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jessamine County
Median Income by Occupancy in Jessamine County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 13,251 (68.8%) | $88,625 |
| Renter-Occupied | 6,000 (31.2%) | $44,942 |
| Average | 19,251 (100.0%) | $69,905 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jessamine County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 148 (1.1%) | 278 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 333 (2.5%) | 223 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 295 (2.2%) | 381 (6.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 269 (2.0%) | 348 (5.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 224 (1.7%) | 326 (5.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 867 (6.5%) | 774 (12.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,104 (8.3%) | 1,037 (17.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,436 (18.4%) | 1,211 (20.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,783 (13.5%) | 789 (13.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,041 (23.0%) | 457 (7.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,751 (20.8%) | 176 (2.9%) |
| Total | 13,251 (100.0%) | 6,000 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jessamine County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 528 (4.0%) | 65 (1.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,825 (13.8%) | 169 (2.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,318 (17.5%) | 1,575 (26.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,257 (9.5%) | 1,300 (21.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,376 (25.5%) | 2,278 (38.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,912 (14.4%) | 284 (4.7%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 752 (5.7%) | 102 (1.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 387 (2.9%) | 34 (0.6%) |
| $3,000 or more | 896 (6.8%) | 9 (0.2%) |
| Total | 13,251 (100.0%) | 6,000 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jessamine County
Housing Structures in Jessamine County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 14,464 | 75.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,671 | 8.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 820 | 4.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 703 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 540 | 2.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 507 | 2.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 546 | 2.8% |
| Total | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jessamine County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 12,114 (83.8%) | 2,350 (16.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 661 (39.6%) | 1,010 (60.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 63 (7.7%) | 757 (92.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 35 (5.0%) | 668 (95.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 540 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 507 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 378 (69.2%) | 168 (30.8%) |
| Total | 13,251 (68.8%) | 6,000 (31.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jessamine County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 36 (0.3%) | 33 (0.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 69 (0.5%) | 971 (16.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 3,563 (26.9%) | 3,369 (56.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 4,404 (33.2%) | 1,137 (19.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 5,179 (39.1%) | 490 (8.2%) |
| Total | 13,251 (100.0%) | 6,000 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jessamine County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4,993 (37.7%) | 1,583 (26.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 296 (2.2%) | 28 (0.5%) |
| Electricity | 7,474 (56.4%) | 4,315 (71.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 69 (0.5%) | 18 (0.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 383 (2.9%) | 15 (0.3%) |
| No Fuel Used | 36 (0.3%) | 41 (0.7%) |
| Total | 13,251 (100.0%) | 6,000 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jessamine County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 257 (1.9%) | 507 (8.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,780 (21.0%) | 2,766 (46.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,103 (46.1%) | 2,146 (35.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 4,111 (31.0%) | 581 (9.7%) |
| Total | 13,251 (100.0%) | 6,000 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jessamine County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jessamine County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,891 | 8,360 |
| Median Property Value | $231,000 | $224,800 |
| Median Household Income | $65,386 | $1,899 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $518 | $865 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,005 | $263 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jessamine County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 402 (8.2%) | 89 (1.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 383 (7.8%) | 350 (4.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,385 (48.8%) | 5,132 (61.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 959 (19.6%) | 1,660 (19.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 332 (6.8%) | 578 (6.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 138 (2.8%) | 353 (4.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 292 (6.0%) | 198 (2.4%) |
| Total | 4,891 (100.0%) | 8,360 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jessamine County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 405 (8.3%) | 212 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 431 (8.8%) | 76 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 288 (5.9%) | 357 (4.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 593 (12.1%) | 579 (6.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,069 (21.9%) | 511 (6.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 521 (10.6%) | 1,367 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 732 (15.0%) | 1,262 (15.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 852 (17.4%) | 2,309 (27.6%) |
| Total | 4,891 (100.0%) | 8,360 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jessamine County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,488 (30.4%) | 100,455 (1,201.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 817 (16.7%) | 3,073 (36.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 549 (11.2%) | 2,276 (27.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,975 (40.4%) | 1,189 (14.2%) |
| Total | 4,891 (100.0%) | 8,360 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jessamine County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 691 (14.1%) | 15 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,190 (24.3%) | 667 (8.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,719 (55.6%) | 2,280 (27.3%) |
| Total | 4,891 (100.0%) | 8,360 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jessamine County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jessamine County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 3,499 (93.2%) | 254 (6.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 9,140 (94.7%) | 517 (5.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 4,630 (92.9%) | 352 (7.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 5,494 (89.6%) | 637 (10.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,876 (87.7%) | 820 (12.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,273 (93.5%) | 437 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,593 (94.8%) | 362 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,016 (99.2%) | 39 (0.8%) |
| 75 Years and older | 3,032 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 49,553 (93.5%) | 3,418 (6.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jessamine County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 3,499 (93.2%) | 254 (6.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 9,140 (94.7%) | 517 (5.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 4,630 (92.9%) | 352 (7.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jessamine County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,817 (93.5%) | 334 (6.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 7,954 (90.9%) | 795 (9.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,013 (88.9%) | 1,124 (11.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,322 (93.8%) | 488 (6.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 19,378 (96.8%) | 638 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jessamine County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,527 (40.7%) | 2,229 (59.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,994 (41.4%) | 5,723 (59.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,022 (20.5%) | 3,693 (74.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,698 (27.7%) | 4,405 (71.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,611 (24.1%) | 4,728 (70.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,687 (25.1%) | 4,978 (74.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,412 (34.7%) | 4,480 (64.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,894 (96.8%) | 3,179 (62.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,017 (99.5%) | 2,083 (68.7%) |
| Total | 21,862 (41.3%) | 35,498 (67.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jessamine County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (2.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 537 (11.4%) | 267 (5.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 383 (6.6%) | 553 (8.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,566 (15.8%) | 1,875 (17.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 538 (23.3%) | 671 (24.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 647 (50.1%) | 841 (48.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jessamine County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (2.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.1%) | 8 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 416 (4.2%) | 276 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 309 (13.4%) | 221 (8.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 523 (40.5%) | 490 (28.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (2.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 36 (0.8%) | 29 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 66 (1.1%) | 53 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 243 (2.5%) | 260 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (2.1%) | 60 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 208 (16.1%) | 213 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 515 (10.9%) | 212 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 319 (5.5%) | 441 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 467 (4.7%) | 651 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 90 (3.9%) | 195 (7.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 124 (9.6%) | 192 (11.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 27 (0.6%) | 18 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 95 (1.7%) | 143 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 849 (8.6%) | 1,126 (10.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 196 (8.5%) | 457 (16.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 301 (23.3%) | 518 (29.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 49 (1.0%) | 142 (3.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 72 (1.3%) | 52 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 410 (4.1%) | 311 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 83 (3.6%) | 78 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 93 (7.2%) | 237 (13.6%) |
Technology Access in Jessamine County
Computing Device Access in Jessamine County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 15,512 | 80.6% |
| Smartphone | 16,955 | 88.1% |
| Tablet | 13,310 | 69.1% |
| No Computing Device | 1,313 | 6.8% |
| Total | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jessamine County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 32 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 14,418 | 74.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,748 | 9.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,690 | 8.8% |
| No Internet | 2,118 | 11.0% |
| Total | 19,251 | 100.0% |
Jessamine County Summary
Jessamine County is located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, and is part of the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1799 and is named after Jessamine Douglass, the daughter of a prominent local landowner. The county seat is Nicholasville, and the county is home to a population of 48,586 people, according to the 2010 census.
Geography
Jessamine County is located in the central part of Kentucky, and is bordered by Fayette, Garrard, Madison, Mercer, and Woodford counties. The county covers an area of approximately 200 square miles, and is located in the Inner Bluegrass region of the state. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The county is drained by the Kentucky River, which forms the eastern border of the county. The county is also home to several small creeks and streams, including the Hickman Creek, which flows through the county seat of Nicholasville.
Climate
Jessamine County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 45 inches. The county is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and occasional flooding.
Economy
The economy of Jessamine County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large automotive parts plant and a large furniture factory. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, the population of Jessamine County was 48,586, with a population density of 246 people per square mile. The median household income was $48,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The county is predominantly white, with a population that is 88.3% white, 8.2% black, 1.2% Hispanic, and 1.3% Asian. The county is also home to a large Amish population, which makes up approximately 1% of the population.
Education
Jessamine County is served by the Jessamine County School District, which operates 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including a Catholic school and several Amish schools. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Conclusion
Jessamine County is a rural county located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. The county is home to a population of 48,586 people, and is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is predominantly white, with a population that is 88.3% white, 8.2% black, 1.2% Hispanic, and 1.3% Asian. The county is served by the Jessamine County School District, and is home to several higher education institutions.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Jessamine County?
Total Population of Jessamine County is 53,381.
What is the Total Male Population of Jessamine County?
Total Male Population of Jessamine County is 25,920.
What is the Total Female Population of Jessamine County?
Total Female Population of Jessamine County is 27,461.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jessamine County?
There are 94.39 Males per 100 Females in Jessamine County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jessamine County?
There are 105.95 Females per 100 Males in Jessamine County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jessamine County?
Median Population Age in Jessamine County is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jessamine County
Average Family Size in Jessamine County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jessamine County
Average Household Size in Jessamine County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jessamine County?
Per Capita income in Jessamine County is $37,703.
What is the Median Family Income in Jessamine County?
Median Family Income in Jessamine County is $84,844.
What is the Median Household income in Jessamine County?
Median Household Income in Jessamine County is $69,905.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jessamine County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jessamine County is 29.7%.
Women in Jessamine County earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jessamine County?
Family Income Deficit in Jessamine County is $12,175.
Families that are below poverty line in Jessamine County earn $12,175 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jessamine County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jessamine County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jessamine County?
There are 26,159 People in the Labor Forcein in Jessamine County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jessamine County?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Jessamine County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jessamine County?
Unemployment Rate in Jessamine County is 4.5%.