Jefferson County, Kentucky
Jefferson County is home to 783,022 people. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $69,866.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 783,022 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $69,866 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.3% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.8% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $248,400 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,149 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.2% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.0% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.4 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Clark County, Indiana
- Floyd County, Indiana
- Harrison County, Indiana
- Bullitt County
- Hardin County
- Oldham County
- Shelby County
- Spencer County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.