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Jefferson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Jefferson County, Kentucky has a population of 783,022, the 1st most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $69,866 and the median home value is $248,400. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population 783,022
Median Household Income $69,866
Median Home Value $248,400
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Median Age 38.4 years
Homeownership Rate 62.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.0%
High School Graduation 91.3%
Cities/Places 83
Population 783,022 1st of 120
Median Income $69,866 10% higher than state
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment 5.2%

How Jefferson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population777,392783,022+0.7%
Median household income$67,849$69,866+3.0%
Median home value$237,200$248,400+4.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%
$25K-$50K 19.3%
$50K-$100K 30.3%
$100K+ 33.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.7%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.8%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
7.3%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
6.8%
$150K-$200K
7.6%
$200K+
9.6%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,149/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

56out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Jefferson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government631,818$66,84915.8%$233,900
Jeffersontown29,199$81,5066.5%$250,700
St. Matthews17,577$82,4127.2%$338,000
Shively15,638$50,22114.7%$154,700
Lyndon11,030$65,6799.2%$276,800
Middletown9,763$82,5379.1%$336,000
Douglass Hills5,474$78,4826.4%$346,300
Hurstbourne4,702$116,0945.5%$542,600
Prospect4,542$163,4622.4%$538,400
Indian Hills2,897$192,0002.5%$699,200
Graymoor-Devondale2,802$96,6675.6%$338,000
Anchorage2,506$199,37511.9%$854,200
Windy Hills2,081$130,7145.1%$402,000
Hurstbourne Acres1,972$66,8914.6%$321,300
Worthington Hills1,957$73,88914.1%$224,100
St. Regis Park1,783$107,8138.6%$328,100
Audubon Park1,707$100,9721.6%$362,700
West Buechel1,599$48,78418.8%$185,600
Coldstream1,331$109,2262.8%$277,700
Beechwood Village1,292$118,3338.8%$343,600
Heritage Creek1,283$100,2942.4%$270,500
Northfield1,250$111,25010.5%$513,300
Barbourmeade1,247$116,87512.0%$384,900
Plantation1,013$82,1677.2%$246,000
Rolling Hills982$84,37518.1%$275,300
Langdon Place917$100,3133.5%$330,300
Meadow Vale878$88,7504.2%$304,300
Woodlawn Park857$101,6535.0%$323,700
Bellemeade851$97,6395.8%$353,200
Houston Acres745$94,00013.3%$253,700
Blue Ridge Manor743$70,53610.2%$229,600
Watterson Park734$39,84417.2%$213,200
Fincastle717$90,8338.8%$263,700
Spring Valley707$150,7502.0%$429,200
Rolling Fields645$223,1250.5%$860,100
Lynnview641$55,83312.3%$161,600
Brownsboro Farm604$146,5632.0%$404,900
Hollow Creek602$111,2501.7%$269,500
Poplar Hills602$21,48056.6%N/A
Murray Hill594$99,0633.0%$404,300
Green Spring589$170,3130.3%$457,800
Parkway Village588$90,8331.7%$253,600
Seneca Gardens586$120,0002.4%$556,100
Woodland Hills575$96,0421.2%$259,800
Strathmoor Village574$104,3755.9%$384,900
Glenview557$250,000+1.3%$1,146,900
Riverwood527$226,2501.7%$671,200
Wellington492$94,0834.5%$345,400
Bancroft479$110,0002.3%$368,300
Moorland479$72,7507.5%$228,200
Norbourne Estates476$179,2190.8%$636,800
Kingsley442$124,7922.3%$359,500
Hollyvilla434$55,9387.1%$162,100
Westwood432$101,8759.0%$337,800
Norwood424$111,4585.2%$369,100
Strathmoor Manor422$192,9172.4%$415,100
Meadowview Estates390$56,87511.3%$216,700
Spring Mill389$109,3751.5%$316,700
Briarwood388$73,5006.2%$206,500
Forest Hills387$68,43816.0%$250,800
Richlawn351$123,1252.6%$414,100
Creekside346$135,3853.2%$320,300
Glenview Hills342$158,1250.9%$609,400
Old Brownsboro Place332$159,3752.4%$466,200
Brownsboro Village325$71,2507.7%$365,100
Druid Hills320$133,7504.4%$491,700
Bellewood308$153,7501.0%$476,600
Maryhill Estates268$248,7500.4%$686,200
Goose Creek263$115,6259.1%$343,100
Manor Creek221$158,7500.0%$364,200
Wildwood220$107,0833.2%$328,700
Broeck Pointe205$106,2503.4%$393,300
Thornhill192$133,1250.5%$433,300
Crossgate189$131,8750.5%$370,800
Glenview Manor170$211,2503.5%$625,000
Cambridge167$101,4291.8%$256,500
Hickory Hill157$103,7501.9%$307,100
Mockingbird Valley138$250,000+0.0%$1,178,600
Hills and Dales134$115,6254.5%$528,400
Lincolnshire124$101,8755.7%$305,600
Sycamore118$65,0009.3%$196,700
Ten Broeck111$119,5003.6%$694,400
Meadowbrook Farm109$81,87514.7%$262,500

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Population Overview

Jefferson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 783,022. It is the 1st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 83 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson County is 38.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson County is $69,866. This is 10% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $248,400. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.5% vs 7.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 5.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 1.6%).

Education

37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jefferson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jefferson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jefferson County, Kentucky?

Jefferson County has a population of 783,022, making it the 1st most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Jefferson County?

The median household income in Jefferson County is $69,866 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Jefferson County, Kentucky?

Jefferson County contains 83 Census-designated places.