Jessamine County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jessamine County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 53,792. It is the 18th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jessamine County is 38.7 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jessamine County is $74,886. This is 20% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $245,100. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jessamine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jessamine County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.