Jefferson County, KY

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2020 Population

768,419

0.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.7%

3.68% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,196

2.85% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$178,100

4.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

385,423

0.736% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Jefferson County, KY had a population of 768k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $58,196. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jefferson County, KY grew from 767,419 to 768,419, a 0.13% increase and its median household income grew from $56,586 to $58,196, a 2.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Jefferson 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.

95.6% of the residents in Jefferson County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, KY are University of Louisville (5,324 degrees awarded in 2020), Jefferson Community and Technical College (4,731 degrees), and Sullivan University (1,096 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Jefferson County, KY was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Jefferson County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, KY borders Clark County, IN, Floyd County, IN, Harrison County, IN, Bullitt County, KY, Hardin County, KY, Oldham County, KY, Shelby County, KY, and Spencer County, KY.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, KY is home to a population of 768k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.05% of Jefferson County, KY residents were born outside of the country (61.9k people).

In 2020, there were 3.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (512k people) in Jefferson County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 166k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 27.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.6% of Jefferson County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, KY was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
512k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
166k ± 1.53k
White (Hispanic)
27.8k ± 1.39k

5.71%

Hispanic Population

43.9k people

5.71% of the people in Jefferson County, KY are hispanic (43.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson 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
29,760 ± 4,221 people
India
12,679 ± 2,761 people
Cuba
12,635 ± 2,756 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,760 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,679 and Cuba with 12,635.

Foreign-Born Population

8.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

61.9k people

7.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

59.9k people

As of 2020, 8.05% of Jefferson County, KY residents (61.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, KY was 7.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14,331 ± 837
Gulf War (1990s)
6,886 ± 824
Gulf War (2001-)
6,858 ± 731

Jefferson County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, KY employs 385k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (55,265 people), Manufacturing (45,921 people), and Retail Trade (41,872 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,925), Utilities ($63,433), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($61,875).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,693. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

385k

2020 Value

± 4,995

0.736%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, KY grew at a rate of 0.736%, from 383k employees to 385k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (45,955 people), Management Occupations (38,087 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,727 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

385k

2020 Value

± 4,995

0.736%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, KY grew at a rate of 0.736%, from 383k employees to 385k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (55,265 people), Manufacturing (45,921 people), and Retail Trade (41,872 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,972

Median earning men ± $693

$33,370

Median earning women ± $681

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,302), Public Administration ($58,809), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,774).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,910), Public Administration ($40,432), and Wholesale Trade ($40,185).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

9,031
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
5,836
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
4,874
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$11.5M
Manufacturing
$9.66M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$7.87M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57B, followed by Electronics ($34.7B) and Machinery ($31.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$326B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

97.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $326B. This is expected to increase 97.4% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$24.4B
Ohio
$18.8B
California
$17.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $24.4B, followed by Ohio with $18.8B and California and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, KY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Jefferson County, KY awarded 14,887 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, KY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 21,629 male students and 29,558 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, KY are White (10,452 and 71.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,776 and 12.2%), Hispanic or Latino (784 and 5.37%), and Two or More Races (620 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, KY by number of degrees awarded are University of Louisville (5,324 and 35.8%), Jefferson Community and Technical College (4,731 and 31.8%), and Sullivan University (1,096 and 7.36%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, KY are Registered Nursing (1,599 and 10.7%), General Computer & Information Sciences (1,031 and 6.93%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (931 and 6.25%).

The median tuition costs in Jefferson County, KY are $18,600 for private four year colleges, and $11,966 and $28,312 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Jefferson County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 51,187 (42.3% men and 57.7% 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 2020 there were 51,187 students enrolled in Jefferson County, KY, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33,778 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,030 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
266 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
263 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, KY was Registered Nursing with 1,030 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Louisville
5,324 degrees awarded
Jefferson Community and Technical College
4,731 degrees awarded
Sullivan University
1,096 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Louisville with 5,324 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 6,909 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, KY, which is 0.866 times less than the 7,978 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,452 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,776 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 ($18,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,024) 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 2020, 0.764% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.15M), Some college (792k), and Secondary Education (572k).

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 Jefferson County, KY was $178,100 in 2020, which is 0.775 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $178,100, a 4.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, KY is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jefferson County, KY have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, KY is $58,196. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, KY was Census Tract 75.02 with a value of $165,319, followed by Census Tract 103.17 and Census Tract 87, with respective values of $152,356 and $143,750.

In 2021, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.877%.

Housing

Property

$178,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,445

$194,638

Median Property Taxes

±$3,063

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 Jefferson County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.5% of the housing units in Jefferson County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 75.02
Census Tract 103.17
Census Tract 87

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, KY was Census Tract 75.02 with a value of $165,319, followed by Census Tract 103.17 and Census Tract 87, with respective values of $152,356 and $143,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$58,196

Median Household Income

± $670

310k

Number of Households

± 3,567

In 2020, the median household income of the 310k households in Jefferson County, KY grew to $58,196 from the previous year's value of $56,586.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2020, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (8.5%)
Worked At Home (6.89%)

In 2020, 78.5% of workers in Jefferson County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.5%) and those who worked at home (6.89%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, KY have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Jefferson County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.877%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, KY (103k out of 752k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson 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 2021, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.5%.

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

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 612 in Jefferson County, KY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 32 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Jefferson County, KY has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, KY see 1072 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.32% increase from the previous year (1058 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 913 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 310 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,072 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, KY

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, KY see an average of 1,072 patients per year. This represents a 1.32% increase from the previous year (1,058 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.95%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, KY declined by 5.35% from 5.23% to 4.95%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60 in Jefferson County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.9% in Jefferson County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, KY.

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