Jessamine County's estimated 2026 population is 58,463 with a growth rate of 1.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jessamine County is the 17th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 48,682 and has seen a growth of 20.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jessamine County includes 88.23% White, 3.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.23%)
Two or more races (5.01%)
Black or African American (3.97%)
Asian (1.64%)
Other race (1.07%)
Native American (0.06%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,460 | 88.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,696 | 5.01% |
| Black or African American | 2,135 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 881 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 573 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jessamine County's average per capita income is $45,502. Household income levels show a median of $74,886. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,614 | $158,191 |
| Families | $92,041 | $133,771 |
| Households | $74,886 | $112,610 |
| Non Families | $43,383 | $59,882 |
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