Jessamine County's 2026 population is estimated at 58,463, reflecting a 1.71% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Jessamine County is the 17th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 48,682 and has grown 20.09% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 41,622 adults, (8,878 of whom are seniors) in Jessamine County.
Female: 28,034 (51.4%)
Male: 26,554 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Jessamine County includes 86.99% White, 4.07% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,486 | 86.99% |
| Two or more races | 3,112 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,221 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 979 | 1.79% |
| Other race | 719 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.04% |
Jessamine County 's average per capita income is $46,748. Household income levels show a median of $74,576. The poverty rate stands at 11.27%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,420 | $162,804 |
| Families | $89,623 | $137,222 |
| Households | $74,576 | $113,909 |
| Non Families | $44,133 | $57,484 |
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