Jeffersontown, KY Demographics
What is the population of Jeffersontown?
There are 28,988 residents in Jeffersontown, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.06% are males and 50.94% are females. US-born citizens make up 90% of the resident pool in Jeffersontown, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.23%. Additionally, 3.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,047 people in Jeffersontown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,988 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 14,222 | 2.5% |
| Female Population | 14,766 | -1.1% |
Male Population 49.06%
Female Population 50.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,089 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,806 | 13.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,093 | -1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.23%
Not Citizen 3.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 205 | 9.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,814 | -12.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 282 | 13.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,217 | 143.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,047 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.72%
Moved from Same County 6.35%
Moved from Same State 0.99%
Moved from Different State 4.26%
Same House as Last Year 87.68%
What are the employment statistics in Jeffersontown?
White-collar workers make up 79.38% of the working population in Jeffersontown, while blue-collar employees account for 20.62%. There are also 1,592 entrepreneurs in Jeffersontown (5.67% of the workforce); 20,646 workers employed in private companies (73.58%); and 3,260 people working in governmental institutions (11.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 22,274 | 91.0% |
| Blue Collar | 5,786 | 102.0% |
White Collar 79.38%
Blue Collar 20.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,592 | 86.8% |
| Private Companies | 20,646 | 95.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,260 | 84.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,562 | 93.2% |
Self Employees 5.67%
Private Companies 73.58%
Governmental Workers 11.62%
Not for Profit Companies 9.13%
How many households are there in Jeffersontown?
There are a total of 12,288 households in Jeffersontown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.31% of these Jeffersontown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.69%. Additionally, 28.27% of households have children and 71.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,288 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.2% |
| Family Households | 7,902 | -0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,386 | 1.1% |
Family Households 64.31%
Non-Family Households 35.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,474 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 8,814 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 28.27%
Households without Children 71.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Jeffersontown?
The average annual household income in Jeffersontown is $92,445, while the median household income sits at $78,185 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,621, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,112. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,198 and $62,500, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,445 | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income | $78,185 | -0.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,921 | -4.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,050 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jeffersontown?
There are 12,881 housing units in Jeffersontown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 12,288 occupied housing units in Jeffersontown, 66.51% are owner-occupied, while 33.49% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $239,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,251 per month in Jeffersontown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,881 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 332 | 24.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 172 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,016 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,724 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,323 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,704 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,701 | -12.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,291 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 527 | 21.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 91 | 127.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,288 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,173 | -1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,115 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 66.51%
Renter Occupied 33.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,389 | -4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,784 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $239,500 | 4.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $230,600 | 5.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,251 | 1.8% |
With Mortgage 65.94%
Without Mortgage 34.06%
What is the level of education in Jeffersontown?
Approximately 27.22% of the population in Jeffersontown holds a high school degree (that's 5,975 residents), while 25.57% have attained a college certificate (5,612 locals) and 23.77% have a bachelor's degree (5,218 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 217 | -8.1% |
| Some High School | 5,975 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 5,612 | -20.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,785 | -9.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,218 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,143 | -2.4% |
No High School 0.99%
Some High School 27.22%
Some College 25.57%
Associate Degree 8.13%
Bachelor's Degree 23.77%
Graduate Degree 14.32%
What is the marital status of Jeffersontown residents?
A total of 5,864 people in Jeffersontown have never been married (which represents 25.52% of the total population), while 12,886 of them are wedded (56.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 544 (2.37%) and 2,784 (12.11%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,864 | -5.2% |
| Married | 12,886 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 544 | 16.2% |
| Widowed | 1,447 | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 2,784 | -0.3% |
Never Married 25.52%
Married 56.07%
Separated 2.37%
Widowed 6.3%
Divorced 12.11%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jeffersontown?
The top three means of transportation people in Jeffersontown use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 11,878 residents commute by car, 132 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 97 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,878 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 132 | 55.3% |
| Ferryboat | 15 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 6 | N/A |
| Walk | 97 | 2.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Jeffersontown by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.