Jessamine County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Jessamine County, Kentucky has a population of 54,588, the 18th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $74,576 and the median home value is $268,100. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jessamine County Quick Facts
How Jessamine County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,792 | 54,588 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $74,886 | $74,576 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $245,100 | $268,100 | +9.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jessamine County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | 32,197 | $68,503 | 13.1% | $226,800 |
| Wilmore | 6,057 | $77,665 | 12.5% | $248,900 |
| Keene | 346 | $130,625 | 26.0% | $115,300 |
| High Bridge | 109 | $85,732 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Jessamine County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 54,588. It is the 18th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
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 $74,576. This is 17% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $268,100. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Jessamine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%.
Education
33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jessamine County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% 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 90.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jessamine 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 Jessamine County, Kentucky?
Jessamine County has a population of 54,588, making it the 18th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Jessamine County?
The median household income in Jessamine County is $74,576 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
How many cities are in Jessamine County, Kentucky?
Jessamine County contains 4 Census-designated places.