Jessamine County Summary

Life in Jessamine County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jessamine County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jessamine County:

  • The population in Jessamine County is 53,381.

  • The median home value in Jessamine County is $277,905.

  • The median income in Jessamine County is $69,905.

  • The median rent in Jessamine County is $972.

  • The unemployment rate in Jessamine County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Jessamine County is 12.1%.

  • The average high in Jessamine County is 72.7° and there are 117.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jessamine County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jessamine County

Nicholasville, KY Population 31,352

Wilmore, KY Population 6,017

High Bridge, KY Population 13

Map Of Jessamine County

Jessamine County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Jessamine County is 72.7°.

  • There are 85.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.8 inches of rain each year with 5.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Jessamine County.

StatJessamine County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days85.44
Rainfall117.8
Snowfall5.5
Sunny_hours4:44
72.7°
Average High
117.8
Inches of Rain

Jessamine County Photos

Main Street In Nicholasville
Source: Public Domain
Jessamine County Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL
East Main Street Historic Districtc Wilmore
Source: Public Domain

Jessamine County Demographics

Population over time in Jessamine County

The current population in Jessamine County is 53,381. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 53,016 -0.9%
2021 53,476 0.8%
2020 53,032 -

Gender in Jessamine County

  • Jessamine County is 51.4% female with 27,461 female residents.

  • Jessamine County is 48.6% male with 25,920 male residents.

Female
51.4% (27,461)
Male
48.6% (25,920)
Gender Jessamine County KY USA
Female 51.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jessamine County

Jessamine County is:

  • 87.4% White with 46,659 White residents.

  • 4.2% African American with 2,246 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 715 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 213 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 1,415 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 2,095 Hispanic residents.

White
87.4% (46,659)
African American
4.2% (2,246)
American Indian
0.1% (32)
Asian
1.3% (715)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.4% (213)
Two Or More
2.7% (1,415)
Hispanic
3.9% (2,095)

Table: Jessamine County By Race

Race Jessamine County KY USA
White 87.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 4.2% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Jessamine County, Kentucky

  • 5.1% of households in Jessamine County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Jessamine County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Jessamine County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Jessamine County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Jessamine County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Jessamine County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Jessamine County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Jessamine County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Jessamine County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Jessamine County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (2,722)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (1,874)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (3,235)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (4,550)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (5,936)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (10,112)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (7,131)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.2% (9,699)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (3,818)
$200,000 or more
8.1% (4,297)
Income Jessamine County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.2% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.1% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jessamine County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jessamine County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,601)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,736)
High School / GED
31% (16,548)
Some College
19% (10,142)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,338)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (9,074)
Master's Degree
9% (4,804)
Professional Degree
2% (1,067)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,067)
Education Jessamine County KY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 31% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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