Jessamine County, KY

County

Add Comparison

2023 Population

53,792

0.77% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.7

0.781% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.5%

13.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,886

7.13% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$245,100

8.02% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

25,671

2.74% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jessamine County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.91%), and White (Hispanic) (1.91%).

None of the households in Jessamine County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Jessamine County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jessamine County, KY are Asbury University (387 degrees awarded in 2023) and Asbury Theological Seminary (358 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Jessamine County, KY was $245,100, and the homeownership rate was N/A%.

Most people in Jessamine County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jessamine County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Jessamine County, KY borders Fayette County, KY, Garrard County, KY, Madison County, KY, Mercer County, KY, and Woodford County, KY.

United States Kentucky Lexington-Fayette, KY

Population & Diversity

Jessamine County, KY is home to a population of 53.8k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.52% of Jessamine County, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.43k people).

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.4k people) in Jessamine County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jessamine County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jessamine County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.4k ± 251
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.09k ± 325
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.67k ± 370

4.59%

Hispanic Population

2.47k people

4.59% of the people in Jessamine County, KY are hispanic (2.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jessamine County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

4.52%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.43k people

4.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.3k people

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jessamine County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Jessamine County, KY employs 25.7k people. The largest industries in Jessamine County, KY are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.7k

2023 Value

± 1,336

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 7.32%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jessamine County, KY, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jessamine County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.7k

2023 Value

± 1,336

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 7.32%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jessamine County, KY, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jessamine County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Jessamine County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

N/A

Median earning men ± N/A

N/A

Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,357), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,788), and Manufacturing ($60,588).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,231), Public Administration ($51,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

124
Construction
97
Other Services (except Public Administration)
96
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$120k
Manufacturing
$93.9k
Retail Trade
$76.8k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Jessamine County, KY awarded 745 degrees. The student population of Jessamine County, KY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,809 male students and 1,848 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jessamine County, KY are White (526 and 76%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 7.37%), Unknown (41 and 5.92%), and Hispanic or Latino (39 and 5.64%).

The largest universities in Jessamine County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Asbury University (387 and 51.9%) and Asbury Theological Seminary (358 and 48.1%).

The most popular majors in Jessamine County, KY are Divinity & Ministry (166 and 22.3%), Biblical Studies (45 and 6.04%), and Counseling Psychology (45 and 6.04%).

The median tuition cost in Jessamine County, KY for private four year colleges is $33,072.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Jessamine County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,657 (49.5% men and 50.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,657 students enrolled in Jessamine County, KY, 49.5% men and 50.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,435 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
92 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
45 degrees awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Jessamine County, KY was Divinity & Ministry with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Jessamine County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Asbury University
387 degrees awarded
Asbury Theological Seminary
358 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Asbury University with 387 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jessamine County, KY, which is 0.93 times less than the 386 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 526 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,072) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($568) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,462) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Measure

In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jessamine County, KY was $245,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $226,900 to $245,100, a 8.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Jessamine County, KY is N/A%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jessamine County, KY have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jessamine County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jessamine County, KY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.04%.

Housing

Property

$245,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,275

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jessamine County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jessamine County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jessamine County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

Error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'label')

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,886

Median Household Income

± $5,263

19.6k

Number of Households

± 1,116

The following chart displays the households in Jessamine County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jessamine County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)

In 2023, 76.9% of workers in Jessamine County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jessamine County, KY have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Jessamine County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jessamine County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jessamine County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jessamine County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jessamine County, KY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jessamine County, KY (5.48k out of 52.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jessamine County, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jessamine County, KY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

Error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'includes')

Health

93.5% of the population of Jessamine County, KY has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jessamine County, KY see 1318 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.33% increase from the previous year (1288 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2822 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 679 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,318 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jessamine County, KY

Primary care physicians in Jessamine County, KY see an average of 1,318 patients per year. This represents a 2.33% increase from the previous year (1,288 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jessamine County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.49%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jessamine County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Keep Exploring

Lexington-Fayette, KY