Jeffersontown is a city located in Jefferson County Kentucky. Jeffersontown has a 2024 population of 28,561. Jeffersontown is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,180 in 2020.
The average household income in Jeffersontown is $91,675 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in Jeffersontown is 39.2 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersontown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,335 | 77.56% |
| Black or African American | 3,568 | 12.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,269 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 1,263 | 4.39% |
| Other race | 355 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,272 | 2.33 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 6,071 | 2.89 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 4,338 | 1.16 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 1,341 | 3.3 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Male | 522 | 2.97 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 591 | 2.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,929 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,866 | 23.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,134 | 15.45% |
| High School Graduate | 4,472 | 22.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 1.01% |
| Some College | 5,090 | 25.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,786 | 15,162 | 5,975 |
| Black | 2,294 | 2,242 | 984 |
| Hispanic | 967 | 865 | 223 |
| Asian | 883 | 865 | 615 |
| 2+ Races | 689 | 677 | 300 |
| Other Race | 174 | 153 | 17 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,730 | $65,313 | $43,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,288 | $79,097 | $64,118 |
| High School Graduate | $35,076 | $45,673 | $27,658 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,704 | $32,188 | $47,556 |
| Overall | $51,747 | $60,859 | $45,285 |
| Some College | $50,946 | $60,286 | $46,698 |
$51,747
Average Earnings
$60,859
Average Male
$45,285
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.07% of Jeffersontown residents speak only English, while 9.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,199 | 1,323 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,314 | 265 | 20.17% |
| Black | 3,411 | 196 | 5.75% |
| Other | 355 | 189 | 53.24% |
| Asian | 1,263 | 88 | 6.97% |
| Multiple | 1,269 | 80 | 6.3% |
7.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.57%
Male Poverty Rate
7.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jeffersontown is Other, with 53.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jeffersontown is Black, with 5.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.61% |
| High School | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
| Some College | 3.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.32% |
| Female Employed | 3.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,971 | $106,406 |
| Households | $78,929 | $91,675 |
| Married Families | $112,720 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,355 | $60,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,645
Number of Veterans
1,521
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 588 |
| Vietnam | 573 |
| Second Gulf War | 273 |
| Korea | 102 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 612 |
| 65 to 74 | 427 |
| 75+ | 372 |
| 55 to 64 | 223 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,437 | 8.27% |
| Black | 137 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.4% |
| Other Race | 8 | 3.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.81%
Born in Jeffersontown
91.23%
Native Born
8.77%
Foreign Born
3.85%
Non Citizen
4.92%
Naturalized
91.23% of Jeffersontown residents were born in the United States, with 66.81% having been born in Kentucky. 3.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,787 | -155 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 27,942 | -155 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 28,097 | -154 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 28,251 | -155 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 28,406 | -155 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 28,561 | -155 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 28,716 | -190 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 28,906 | -137 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 29,043 | -137 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 29,180 | 1,422 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 27,758 | -176 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 27,934 | -236 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 28,170 | -43 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 28,213 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 28,226 | -23 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 28,249 | -54 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 28,303 | 143 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 28,160 | 140 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 28,020 | 163 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 27,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,633 | 3,412 | 14.69% |
| 1990 | 23,221 | 7,426 | 47.01% |
| 1980 | 15,795 | 6,094 | 62.82% |
| 1970 | 9,701 | 6,270 | 182.75% |
| 1960 | 3,431 | 2,531 | 281.22% |
| 1940 | 900 | 500 | 125% |
| 1900 | 400 | -27,387 | -98.56% |