Jefferson County, Kentucky

Total Population: 777,392

County Seat: Louisville

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Median Home Value

$237,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,849

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

36.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)21.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

16.9%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.2%

No Health Insurance

5.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,849

Mean Household Income

$95,889

Per Capita Income

$41,267

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$237,200

Median Rent

$1,097/mo

Total Housing Units

357,923

Owner-Occupied

61.8%

Renter-Occupied

38.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Married Couple Households

39.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.5%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

90.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21111.