Population 54,588 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jessamine County
Household size in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jessamine County average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.62, even as the national average fell. Only nine of Kentucky's 120 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Jessamine County is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Jessamine County is younger than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Jessamine County (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jessamine County
Renters in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Jessamine County rent their homes (33.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 37.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Jessamine County than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only 11 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Jessamine County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $748 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $799 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $834 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,239 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$490 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jessamine County costs $1,239 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Kentucky overall ($1,024). Rent has climbed $490 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jessamine County
Bachelor's degrees in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Jessamine County as nationally: 33.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Kentucky as a whole (27.6%). The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.9% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Jessamine County have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Kentucky as a whole (88.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jessamine County
| Period | Jessamine County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Jessamine County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Kentucky counties have lower unemployment: only ten of 120. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jessamine County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County | 2.74 | 38.2 | 11.2% | 33.3% | 7.8% | 1993 | $1,239 | 33.7% | 90.7% | 3.0% |
| Mercer County | 2.53 | 42.6 | 7.4% | 24.1% | 13.1% | 1981 | $830 | 24.8% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Madison County | 2.48 | 36.8 | 10.7% | 38.0% | 9.2% | 1993 | $905 | 33.4% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| Clark County | 2.51 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 29.3% | 8.9% | 1980 | $959 | 22.5% | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| Estill County | 2.34 | 44.6 | 14.0% | 29.6% | 13.6% | 1980 | $704 | 12.2% | 78.5% | 7.2% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.5 | 11.2% | 22.4% | 8.0% | 1982 | $776 | 19.3% | 89.2% | 3.2% |
| Powell County | 2.65 | 39.0 | 14.7% | 31.8% | 15.4% | 1985 | $837 | 13.3% | 81.7% | 5.4% |
| Nelson County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 21.7% | 6.6% | 1991 | $974 | 23.5% | 92.2% | 3.5% |
| Menifee County | 2.49 | 46.5 | 15.3% | 24.5% | 23.4% | 1988 | $609 | 15.1% | 80.9% | 7.2% |
| Wolfe County | 2.42 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 26.4% | 11.6% | 1990 | $585 | 9.6% | 70.1% | 14.2% |
| Morgan County | 2.67 | 40.4 | 9.1% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 1991 | $697 | 17.7% | 80.0% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jessamine County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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