Jeffersontown, KY
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28,796
TOTAL POPULATION
13,874
MALE POPULATION
14,922
FEMALE POPULATION
92.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,087
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,971
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,929
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,467
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,272
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Jeffersontown Area Codes
Race in Jeffersontown
The most populous races in Jeffersontown are White / Caucasian (22,335 | 77.6%), Black / African American (3,568 | 12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,314 | 4.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,263 | 4.4% |
| Black / African American | 3,568 | 12.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,314 | 4.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 22,335 | 77.6% |
| Two or more Races | 1,269 | 4.4% |
| Some other Race | 355 | 1.2% |
| Total | 28,796 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jeffersontown
The most populous ancestries reported in Jeffersontown are German (4,702 | 16.3%), Irish (4,069 | 14.1%), English (3,362 | 11.7%), American (2,025 | 7.0%), and Italian (902 | 3.1%), together accounting for 52.3% of all Jeffersontown residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 79 | 0.3% |
| American | 2,025 | 7.0% |
| Arab | 153 | 0.5% |
| Austrian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 81 | 0.3% |
| Belgian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 1 | 0.0% |
| British | 127 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 54 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 54 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 77 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 21 | 0.1% |
| Chilean | 7 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 47 | 0.2% |
| Croatian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 216 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 55 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 38 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 261 | 0.9% |
| Eastern European | 80 | 0.3% |
| Egyptian | 15 | 0.1% |
| English | 3,362 | 11.7% |
| European | 763 | 2.6% |
| French | 343 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 31 | 0.1% |
| German | 4,702 | 16.3% |
| Greek | 34 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 37 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 16 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 143 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 226 | 0.8% |
| Iranian | 91 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 4,069 | 14.1% |
| Israeli | 19 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 902 | 3.1% |
| Korean | 368 | 1.3% |
| Lebanese | 115 | 0.4% |
| Lithuanian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 545 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Nicaraguan | 24 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 10 | 0.0% |
| Palestinian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 42 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 434 | 1.5% |
| Portuguese | 29 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 95 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 97 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 190 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 247 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 722 | 2.5% |
| Sioux | 6 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 14 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 116 | 0.4% |
| South American | 212 | 0.7% |
| South American Indian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 109 | 0.4% |
| Sri Lankan | 67 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 195 | 0.7% |
| Swedish | 228 | 0.8% |
| Swiss | 226 | 0.8% |
| Thai | 684 | 2.4% |
| Turkish | 127 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 58 | 0.2% |
| Venezuelan | 116 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 142 | 0.5% |
| Yugoslavian | 208 | 0.7% | View All 72 Rows |
Immigrants in Jeffersontown
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jeffersontown came from Asia (1,218 | 4.2%), South Central Asia (874 | 3.0%), India (696 | 2.4%), Latin America (600 | 2.1%), and Europe (569 | 2.0%), together accounting for 13.8% of all Jeffersontown residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 107 | 0.4% |
| Asia | 1,218 | 4.2% |
| Australia | 19 | 0.1% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 122 | 0.4% |
| Brazil | 6 | 0.0% |
| Bulgaria | 19 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 13 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 166 | 0.6% |
| Central America | 292 | 1.0% |
| Chile | 7 | 0.0% |
| China | 114 | 0.4% |
| Colombia | 27 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 139 | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | 27 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 88 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 114 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 278 | 1.0% |
| Ethiopia | 49 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 569 | 2.0% |
| France | 10 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 15 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 36 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 16 | 0.1% |
| India | 696 | 2.4% |
| Iran | 91 | 0.3% |
| Iraq | 23 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 7 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 600 | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 187 | 0.6% |
| Moldova | 14 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | 17 | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | 53 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 72 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 19 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 155 | 0.5% |
| Russia | 48 | 0.2% |
| Scotland | 58 | 0.2% |
| Somalia | 39 | 0.1% |
| South America | 142 | 0.5% |
| South Central Asia | 874 | 3.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 197 | 0.7% |
| Southern Europe | 194 | 0.7% |
| Spain | 187 | 0.6% |
| Syria | 10 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 10 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 32 | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | 70 | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 102 | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | 26 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 33 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 25 | 0.1% | View All 52 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jeffersontown
Sex and Age in Jeffersontown
The most populous age groups in Jeffersontown are 25 to 29 Years (1,192 | 8.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,174 | 7.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 930 (6.7%) | 732 (4.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 973 (7.0%) | 1,010 (6.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,062 (7.6%) | 1,077 (7.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 608 (4.4%) | 715 (4.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 521 (3.8%) | 881 (5.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,192 (8.6%) | 976 (6.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 973 (7.0%) | 1,067 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,109 (8.0%) | 1,063 (7.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 966 (7.0%) | 673 (4.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 670 (4.8%) | 1,002 (6.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 770 (5.6%) | 816 (5.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 653 (4.7%) | 861 (5.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,091 (7.9%) | 1,174 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 874 (6.3%) | 626 (4.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 702 (5.1%) | 933 (6.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 425 (3.1%) | 677 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 141 (1.0%) | 217 (1.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 214 (1.5%) | 422 (2.8%) |
| Total | 13,874 (100.0%) | 14,922 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jeffersontown
Median Family Size in Jeffersontown
The median family size in Jeffersontown is 2.89 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,341 | 16.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (522 | 6.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,071 (76.5%) | 2.88 |
| Single Male/Father | 522 (6.6%) | 2.70 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,341 (16.9%) | 2.98 |
| Total Families | 7,934 (100.0%) | 2.89 |
Median Household Size in Jeffersontown
The median household size in Jeffersontown is 2.33 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,341 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (4,338 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,071 (49.5%) | 2.89 |
| Single Male/Father | 522 (4.3%) | 2.97 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,341 (10.9%) | 3.30 |
| Non-family | 4,338 (35.3%) | 1.16 |
| Total Households | 12,272 (100.0%) | 2.33 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jeffersontown
Out of a total of 12,272 households in Jeffersontown, 7,934 (64.6%) are family households, while 4,338 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,023, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,818.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,818 (31.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 4,023 (32.8%) | 400 (3.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,839 (15.0%) | 106 (0.9%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,452 (11.8%) | 14 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 383 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 174 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 63 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,934 (64.6%) | 4,338 (35.3%) |
Female Fertility in Jeffersontown
Fertility by Age in Jeffersontown
Average fertility rate in Jeffersontown is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 174 (65.7%) | 60.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 91 (34.3%) | 31.0 |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jeffersontown
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 174 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 91 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Jeffersontown
Average fertility rate in Jeffersontown is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 35.8% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 17 (6.4%) | 24.0 |
| High School Diploma | 45 (17.0%) | 33.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 59 (22.3%) | 31.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 95 (35.8%) | 53.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 49 (18.5%) | 58.0 |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jeffersontown
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 95 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 265 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Jeffersontown
Income Overview in Jeffersontown
Per Capita Income in Jeffersontown is $39,087, while median incomes of families and households are $94,971 and $78,929 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 28,796 | $39,087 |
| Median Family Income | 7,934 | $94,971 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,934 | $106,406 |
| Median Household Income | 12,272 | $78,929 |
| Mean Household Income | 12,272 | $91,675 |
| Income Deficit | 7,934 | $10,467 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 28,796 | 29.53% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 28,796 | 70.47¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 28,796 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Jeffersontown
Average Earnings in Jeffersontown are $47,724, $56,760 for men and $40,000 for women, a difference of 29.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,843 (49.7%) | $56,760 |
| Female | 7,932 (50.3%) | $40,000 |
| Total | 15,775 (100.0%) | $47,724 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jeffersontown
The most common earnings brackets in Jeffersontown are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,659 | 21.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (995 | 12.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 334 (4.3%) | 373 (4.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 216 (2.8%) | 359 (4.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 119 (1.5%) | 201 (2.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 154 (2.0%) | 87 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 140 (1.8%) | 268 (3.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 260 (3.3%) | 155 (1.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 177 (2.3%) | 379 (4.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 130 (1.7%) | 63 (0.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 65 (0.8%) | 253 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 60 (0.8%) | 166 (2.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 201 (2.6%) | 646 (8.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 438 (5.6%) | 410 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 162 (2.1%) | 606 (7.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 329 (4.2%) | 439 (5.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 736 (9.4%) | 576 (7.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 278 (3.5%) | 294 (3.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 656 (8.4%) | 629 (7.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 483 (6.2%) | 487 (6.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,659 (21.1%) | 995 (12.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,246 (15.9%) | 546 (6.9%) |
| Total | 7,843 (100.0%) | 7,932 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jeffersontown
Average earnings in Jeffersontown are $60,859 for men and $45,285 for women, a difference of 25.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,097, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,188. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,118, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,658.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,188 | $47,556 |
| High School Diploma | $45,673 | $27,658 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $60,286 | $46,698 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,313 | $43,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,097 | $64,118 |
| Total | $60,859 | $45,285 |
Family Income in Jeffersontown
Family Income Brackets in Jeffersontown
According to the Jeffersontown family income data, there are 2,126 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.8% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 40 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 175 | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 135 | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 40 | 0.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 500 | 6.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 619 | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,452 | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,309 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,126 | 26.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 992 | 12.5% |
| $200,000+ | 595 | 7.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jeffersontown
7+ person families (63 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Jeffersontown with $148,355 per family, while 2-person families (4,179 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $44,200 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 4,179 (52.7%) | $88,399 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,964 (24.7%) | $97,071 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,237 (15.6%) | $125,565 |
| 5-Person Families | 352 (4.4%) | $129,167 |
| 6-Person Families | 139 (1.8%) | $105,096 |
| 7+ Person Families | 63 (0.8%) | $148,355 |
| Total | 7,934 (100.0%) | $94,971 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jeffersontown
The median family income in Jeffersontown is $94,971, with families comprising 2 earners (3,522) having the highest median family income of $122,955, while families with no earners (1,196) have the lowest median family income of $55,357, accounting for 44.4% and 15.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,196 (15.1%) | $55,357 |
| 1 Earner | 2,518 (31.7%) | $80,342 |
| 2 Earners | 3,522 (44.4%) | $122,955 |
| 3+ Earners | 698 (8.8%) | $112,841 |
| Total | 7,934 (100.0%) | $94,971 |
Household Income in Jeffersontown
Household Income Brackets in Jeffersontown
With 2,798 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Jeffersontown, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 209 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 515 | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 209 | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 393 | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 822 | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,485 | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,430 | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,878 | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,798 | 22.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,104 | 9.0% |
| $200,000+ | 638 | 5.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jeffersontown
The median household income in Jeffersontown is $78,929, with the highest median household income of $89,049 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,362 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,413, with 3,381 households (27.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 421 (3.4%) | $62,938 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 4,108 (33.5%) | $86,650 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,362 (35.5%) | $89,049 |
| 65+ Years | 3,381 (27.6%) | $62,413 |
| Total | 12,272 (100.0%) | $78,929 |
Poverty in Jeffersontown
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jeffersontown
With 6.6% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Jeffersontown, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (20.0%) and 136 females (31.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 69 (7.8%) | 30 (4.2%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 136 (31.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 176 (15.5%) | 31 (3.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 111 (18.2%) | 17 (3.0%) |
| 15 Years | 20 (20.0%) | 8 (6.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 33 (8.5%) | 13 (3.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 87 (13.6%) | 162 (14.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 111 (5.1%) | 87 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 101 (4.9%) | 75 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 96 (6.7%) | 222 (12.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 65 (3.7%) | 93 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 167 (11.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 23 (3.1%) | 101 (8.2%) |
| Total | 895 (6.6%) | 1,142 (7.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jeffersontown
According to the poverty statistics in Jeffersontown, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 814 (92.2%) | 678 (95.8%) |
| 5 Years | 147 (100.0%) | 292 (68.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 959 (84.5%) | 893 (96.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 498 (81.8%) | 548 (97.0%) |
| 15 Years | 80 (80.0%) | 110 (93.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 355 (91.5%) | 326 (96.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 554 (86.4%) | 977 (85.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,054 (94.9%) | 1,956 (95.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,969 (95.1%) | 1,661 (95.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,344 (93.3%) | 1,596 (87.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,670 (96.3%) | 1,928 (95.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,556 (99.8%) | 1,358 (89.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 726 (96.9%) | 1,132 (91.8%) |
| Total | 12,726 (93.4%) | 13,455 (92.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jeffersontown
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jeffersontown show that 1.5% or 88 of the total 6,071 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.6%, comprising of 72 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,752 (99.6%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,922 (96.4%) | 72 (3.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 251 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,983 (98.6%) | 88 (1.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jeffersontown
According to the poverty data in Jeffersontown, 17.2% or 90 single-father households and 15.3% or 205 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (29.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 households (26.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 90 (29.9%) | 194 (26.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 90 (17.2%) | 205 (15.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jeffersontown
The poverty data for Jeffersontown shows that 88 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 295 of the single-parent households (15.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 households (3.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 284 household (27.5%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 16 (0.4%) | 11 (1.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 72 (3.6%) | 284 (27.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 88 (1.5%) | 295 (15.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jeffersontown
Employment by Class of Employer in Jeffersontown
Among the 14,418 employed individuals in Jeffersontown, private company employees (10,445 | 72.4%), not-for-profit organizations (1,321 | 9.2%), and local government employees (1,102 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 10,445 | 72.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 315 | 2.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 527 | 3.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,321 | 9.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,102 | 7.6% |
| State Government Employees | 489 | 3.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 219 | 1.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 14,418 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Jeffersontown
According to the labor force statistics for Jeffersontown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,794), 67.0% or 15,272 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 687 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 91.5% or 2,981 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.0% or 52 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 576 (52.1%) | 52 (9.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,245 (88.8%) | 63 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,919 (88.5%) | 106 (5.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,646 (80.7%) | 61 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,430 (90.0%) | 103 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,981 (91.5%) | 140 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,060 (70.0%) | 80 (7.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,284 (56.7%) | 51 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 991 (31.6%) | 28 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 136 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15,272 (67.0%) | 687 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jeffersontown
According to labor force statistics for Jeffersontown, 81.8% of individuals (12,316) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,056) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 542 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.0% or 5,546 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 30.7% or 82 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 267 (52.8%) | 155 (30.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,136 (73.1%) | 169 (5.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 4,365 (80.9%) | 173 (3.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,546 (89.0%) | 218 (3.5%) |
| Total | 12,316 (81.8%) | 662 (4.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Jeffersontown
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jeffersontown are Management (1,977 | 13.6%), Community & Social Service (1,551 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,238 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,134 | 7.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (891 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jeffersontown, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (83.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (80.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.3%), Health Technologists (72.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,180 (59.7%) | 797 (40.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 329 (37.0%) | 559 (62.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,035 (83.6%) | 203 (16.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 525 (86.8%) | 80 (13.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 318 (80.5%) | 77 (19.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 192 (80.7%) | 46 (19.3%) |
| Community & Social Service | 582 (37.5%) | 969 (62.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 119 (47.2%) | 133 (52.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 78 (42.9%) | 104 (57.1%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 260 (29.2%) | 631 (70.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 125 (55.3%) | 101 (44.7%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 314 (27.7%) | 820 (72.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 194 (28.0%) | 499 (72.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,440 (50.7%) | 3,348 (49.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jeffersontown are Food Preparation & Serving (893 | 6.1%), Personal Care & Service (322 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (304 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (245 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (193 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jeffersontown, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (74.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (68.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Healthcare Support (84.5%), and Personal Care & Service (83.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 38 (15.5%) | 207 (84.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 144 (74.6%) | 49 (25.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 144 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 189 (21.2%) | 704 (78.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 209 (68.8%) | 95 (31.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 53 (16.5%) | 269 (83.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 633 (32.4%) | 1,324 (67.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jeffersontown are Office & Administration (1,569 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (1,345 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 685 (50.9%) | 660 (49.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 331 (21.1%) | 1,238 (78.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,016 (34.9%) | 1,898 (65.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jeffersontown are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (473 | 3.3%), and Construction & Extraction (414 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 414 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 390 (82.5%) | 83 (17.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 804 (90.6%) | 83 (9.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jeffersontown are Production (966 | 6.7%), Transportation (545 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (467 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 508 (52.6%) | 458 (47.4%) |
| Transportation | 524 (96.2%) | 21 (3.8%) |
| Material Moving | 336 (72.0%) | 131 (28.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,368 (69.2%) | 610 (30.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jeffersontown
Employment Industries in Jeffersontown
The major employment industries in Jeffersontown include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,261 | 15.6%), Educational Services (1,533 | 10.5%), Manufacturing (1,497 | 10.3%), Professional & Scientific (1,276 | 8.8%), and Finance & Insurance (1,161 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jeffersontown
The Jeffersontown industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (87.2%), and Utilities (86.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.6%), and Finance & Insurance (71.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 755 (87.2%) | 111 (12.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 915 (61.1%) | 582 (38.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 183 (57.2%) | 137 (42.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 604 (58.4%) | 430 (41.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 659 (81.7%) | 148 (18.3%) |
| Utilities | 56 (86.2%) | 9 (13.9%) |
| Information | 218 (42.9%) | 290 (57.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 329 (28.3%) | 832 (71.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 141 (56.9%) | 107 (43.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 790 (61.9%) | 486 (38.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 379 (57.7%) | 278 (42.3%) |
| Educational Services | 589 (38.4%) | 944 (61.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 529 (23.4%) | 1,732 (76.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 192 (84.6%) | 35 (15.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 457 (47.2%) | 512 (52.8%) |
| Public Administration | 93 (31.5%) | 202 (68.5%) |
| Total | 7,261 (50.0%) | 7,263 (50.0%) |
Education in Jeffersontown
School Enrollment in Jeffersontown
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,493 students in Jeffersontown are middle school (1,833 | 28.2%), elementary school (1,289 | 19.9%), and high school (1,227 | 18.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 577 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 326 | 5.0% |
| Elementary School | 1,289 | 19.9% |
| Middle School | 1,833 | 28.2% |
| High School | 1,227 | 18.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 698 | 10.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 543 | 8.4% |
| Total | 6,493 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jeffersontown
Out of a total of 6,493 students who are enrolled in schools in Jeffersontown, 2,201 (33.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,292 (66.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 184 (78.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,579 (74.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 50 (21.4%) | 184 (78.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,310 (73.9%) | 463 (26.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,579 (74.0%) | 555 (26.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 542 (58.4%) | 386 (41.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 186 (72.9%) | 69 (27.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 202 (53.9%) | 173 (46.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 242 (54.9%) | 199 (45.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 182 (51.6%) | 171 (48.4%) |
| Total | 4,292 (66.1%) | 2,201 (33.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jeffersontown
Business (1,727 | 20.0%), education (926 | 10.7%), arts & humanities (746 | 8.6%), computers & mathematics (681 | 7.9%), and engineering (654 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 8,655 individuals in Jeffersontown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 681 | 7.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 476 | 5.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 238 | 2.8% |
| Psychology | 526 | 6.1% |
| Social Sciences | 502 | 5.8% |
| Engineering | 654 | 7.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 15 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 642 | 7.4% |
| Business | 1,727 | 20.0% |
| Education | 926 | 10.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 378 | 4.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 427 | 4.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 266 | 3.1% |
| Communications | 451 | 5.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 746 | 8.6% |
| Total | 8,655 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Jeffersontown
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jeffersontown
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jeffersontown are males with 2 vehicles (3,482, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,434, making up 48.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 339 (4.7%) | 51 (0.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,627 (22.4%) | 1,825 (25.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,482 (48.0%) | 3,434 (47.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,168 (16.1%) | 1,224 (17.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 540 (7.4%) | 479 (6.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 98 (1.3%) | 151 (2.1%) |
| Total | 7,254 (100.0%) | 7,164 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jeffersontown
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jeffersontown are 20 to 24 minutes (3,231 commuters, 25.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,526 commuters, 20.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,132 commuters, 16.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 209 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 695 | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,609 | 12.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,132 | 16.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,231 | 25.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,049 | 8.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,526 | 20.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 181 | 1.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 201 | 1.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 308 | 2.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 334 | 2.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 149 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jeffersontown
The most common commute times in Jeffersontown are 20 to 24 minutes (1,650 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,581 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 69 (1.1%) | 140 (2.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 335 (5.1%) | 360 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 508 (7.7%) | 1,101 (18.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,222 (18.5%) | 910 (15.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,650 (25.0%) | 1,581 (26.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 639 (9.7%) | 410 (6.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,492 (22.6%) | 1,034 (17.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 144 (2.2%) | 37 (0.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 95 (1.4%) | 106 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 163 (2.5%) | 145 (2.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 189 (2.9%) | 145 (2.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 84 (1.3%) | 65 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jeffersontown
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jeffersontown are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,336, 20.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,059, 17.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 198 (3.0%) | 174 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 187 (2.8%) | 123 (2.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 294 (4.5%) | 88 (1.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 334 (5.1%) | 529 (8.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 509 (7.7%) | 419 (6.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,336 (20.3%) | 1,059 (17.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,184 (18.0%) | 920 (15.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 841 (12.8%) | 664 (11.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 366 (5.6%) | 593 (9.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 361 (5.5%) | 687 (11.4%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 141 (2.1%) | 58 (1.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 45 (0.7%) | 43 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 370 (5.6%) | 226 (3.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 424 (6.4%) | 451 (7.5%) |
| Total | 6,590 (100.0%) | 6,034 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jeffersontown
Occupancy by Ownership in Jeffersontown
Of the total 12,272 dwellings in Jeffersontown, owner-occupied units account for 8,282 (67.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,990 (32.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,282 | 67.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,990 | 32.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jeffersontown
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,818 | 31.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 4,423 | 36.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,945 | 15.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,086 | 17.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jeffersontown
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,183 (57.2%) | 1,635 (42.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 3,382 (76.5%) | 1,041 (23.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,312 (67.5%) | 633 (32.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,405 (67.3%) | 681 (32.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,282 (67.5%) | 3,990 (32.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jeffersontown
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 167 (40.1%) | 249 (59.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,579 (69.2%) | 704 (30.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,704 (66.3%) | 1,374 (33.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,832 (69.7%) | 1,663 (30.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jeffersontown
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,412 | 19.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,117 | 17.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,097 | 17.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,265 | 18.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,040 | 16.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 907 | 7.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 434 | 3.5% |
| Total | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jeffersontown
Median Income by Occupancy in Jeffersontown
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,282 (67.5%) | $90,675 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,990 (32.5%) | $56,136 |
| Average | 12,272 (100.0%) | $78,929 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jeffersontown
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 103 (1.2%) | 222 (5.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 72 (0.9%) | 113 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 57 (0.7%) | 153 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 91 (1.1%) | 118 (3.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 147 (1.8%) | 34 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 524 (6.3%) | 293 (7.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 751 (9.1%) | 738 (18.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,620 (19.6%) | 813 (20.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,261 (15.2%) | 615 (15.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,237 (27.0%) | 559 (14.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,419 (17.1%) | 332 (8.3%) |
| Total | 8,282 (100.0%) | 3,990 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jeffersontown
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 39 (0.5%) | 44 (1.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 819 (9.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,708 (20.6%) | 358 (9.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 462 (5.6%) | 587 (14.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 2,278 (27.5%) | 2,198 (55.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 2,206 (26.6%) | 397 (10.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 402 (4.9%) | 87 (2.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 251 (3.0%) | 67 (1.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 117 (1.4%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| Total | 8,282 (100.0%) | 3,990 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jeffersontown
Housing Structures in Jeffersontown
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 8,273 | 67.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 839 | 6.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 82 | 0.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,049 | 8.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 699 | 5.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,267 | 10.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 63 | 0.5% |
| Total | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jeffersontown
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,341 (88.7%) | 932 (11.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 739 (88.1%) | 100 (11.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 24 (29.3%) | 58 (70.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 59 (5.6%) | 990 (94.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 (1.1%) | 691 (98.9%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 111 (8.8%) | 1,156 (91.2%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (100.0%) |
| Total | 8,282 (67.5%) | 3,990 (32.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jeffersontown
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (1.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 84 (1.0%) | 1,286 (32.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,204 (26.6%) | 1,596 (40.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,904 (35.1%) | 532 (13.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 3,090 (37.3%) | 532 (13.3%) |
| Total | 8,282 (100.0%) | 3,990 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jeffersontown
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4,932 (59.6%) | 1,414 (35.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 34 (0.4%) | 66 (1.7%) |
| Electricity | 3,277 (39.6%) | 2,464 (61.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 39 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (0.7%) |
| Total | 8,282 (100.0%) | 3,990 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jeffersontown
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 124 (1.5%) | 399 (10.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,006 (24.2%) | 2,191 (54.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,268 (51.5%) | 1,128 (28.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,884 (22.8%) | 272 (6.8%) |
| Total | 8,282 (100.0%) | 3,990 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jeffersontown
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jeffersontown
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,654 | 5,628 |
| Median Property Value | $218,400 | $228,300 |
| Median Household Income | $66,489 | $1,087 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $587 | $111 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,806 | $56 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jeffersontown
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 27 (1.0%) | 51 (0.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 54 (2.0%) | 90 (1.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,018 (76.0%) | 4,403 (78.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 475 (17.9%) | 984 (17.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 56 (2.1%) | 93 (1.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 24 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,654 (100.0%) | 5,628 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jeffersontown
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 117 (4.4%) | 72 (1.3%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 176 (6.6%) | 58 (1.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 311 (11.7%) | 119 (2.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 338 (12.7%) | 213 (3.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 636 (24.0%) | 413 (7.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 388 (14.6%) | 984 (17.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 356 (13.4%) | 873 (15.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 332 (12.5%) | 1,881 (33.4%) |
| Total | 2,654 (100.0%) | 5,628 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jeffersontown
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 476 (17.9%) | 104,596 (1,858.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 562 (21.2%) | 2,165 (38.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 624 (23.5%) | 1,843 (32.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 950 (35.8%) | 627 (11.1%) |
| Total | 2,654 (100.0%) | 5,628 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jeffersontown
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 122 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 810 (30.5%) | 466 (8.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,710 (64.4%) | 1,121 (19.9%) |
| Total | 2,654 (100.0%) | 5,628 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jeffersontown
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jeffersontown
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,176 (97.3%) | 61 (2.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,510 (94.4%) | 266 (5.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,694 (93.7%) | 114 (6.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,515 (91.7%) | 318 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,640 (95.6%) | 166 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,095 (95.0%) | 163 (5.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,534 (94.1%) | 222 (5.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,084 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,982 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 27,230 (95.4%) | 1,310 (4.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jeffersontown
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,176 (97.3%) | 61 (2.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,510 (94.4%) | 266 (5.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,694 (93.7%) | 114 (6.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jeffersontown
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,741 (91.0%) | 173 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,139 (90.2%) | 448 (9.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,641 (95.2%) | 232 (4.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,227 (94.5%) | 245 (5.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 12,477 (98.3%) | 212 (1.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jeffersontown
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 663 (29.6%) | 1,546 (69.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,674 (35.0%) | 3,110 (65.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 382 (21.1%) | 1,526 (84.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 507 (13.2%) | 3,041 (79.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 336 (8.8%) | 3,357 (88.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 437 (13.4%) | 2,741 (84.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 649 (17.3%) | 3,295 (87.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,885 (93.5%) | 1,890 (61.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,982 (100.0%) | 1,498 (75.6%) |
| Total | 9,515 (33.3%) | 22,004 (77.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jeffersontown
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (1.9%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 141 (5.6%) | 29 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 228 (8.3%) | 157 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 448 (8.5%) | 609 (10.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 370 (23.7%) | 304 (19.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 297 (39.7%) | 560 (45.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jeffersontown
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 42 (0.8%) | 181 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 99 (6.4%) | 74 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 168 (22.4%) | 307 (24.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (1.9%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 29 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 97 (1.8%) | 115 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 55 (3.5%) | 27 (1.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 48 (6.4%) | 46 (3.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 109 (4.3%) | 15 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 154 (5.6%) | 79 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 168 (3.2%) | 277 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (0.9%) | 15 (1.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 91 (12.1%) | 98 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.4%) | 23 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 231 (4.4%) | 369 (6.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 246 (15.8%) | 206 (13.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 157 (21.0%) | 365 (29.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.2%) | 14 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 12 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 144 (2.8%) | 78 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (0.4%) | 10 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (3.7%) | 143 (11.6%) |
Technology Access in Jeffersontown
Computing Device Access in Jeffersontown
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 9,897 | 80.6% |
| Smartphone | 10,930 | 89.1% |
| Tablet | 7,989 | 65.1% |
| No Computing Device | 625 | 5.1% |
| Total | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jeffersontown
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 13 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 9,768 | 79.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,371 | 11.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 500 | 4.1% |
| No Internet | 948 | 7.7% |
| Total | 12,272 | 100.0% |
Jeffersontown Summary
Jeffersontown, Kentucky is a city located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a suburb of Louisville and is part of the Louisville Metro area. The population was 26,595 at the 2010 census.
History
Jeffersontown was founded in 1780 by Colonel William Pope and named after Thomas Jefferson. It was originally a farming community and was known as Pope’s Station. In 1868, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was built through the area, and the town was renamed Jeffersontown. The town was incorporated in 1871.
In the early 20th century, Jeffersontown was a popular destination for wealthy Louisvillians who wanted to escape the city. The area was known for its horse farms and country estates.
Geography
Jeffersontown is located at 38°14′N 85°37′W (38.23, -85.62). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km2), of which 8.2 square miles (21.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (1.17%) is water.
Economy
Jeffersontown is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The city is also home to several large employers, including the Ford Motor Company, UPS, and the University of Louisville.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 26,595 people, 10,845 households, and 7,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,231.2 people per square mile (1,245.3/km2). There were 11,717 housing units at an average density of 1,427.2 per square mile (552.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 10,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Jeffersontown?
Total Population of Jeffersontown is 28,796.
What is the Total Male Population of Jeffersontown?
Total Male Population of Jeffersontown is 13,874.
What is the Total Female Population of Jeffersontown?
Total Female Population of Jeffersontown is 14,922.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jeffersontown?
There are 92.98 Males per 100 Females in Jeffersontown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jeffersontown?
There are 107.55 Females per 100 Males in Jeffersontown.
What is the Median Population Age in Jeffersontown?
Median Population Age in Jeffersontown is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jeffersontown
Average Family Size in Jeffersontown is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jeffersontown
Average Household Size in Jeffersontown is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jeffersontown?
Per Capita income in Jeffersontown is $39,087.
What is the Median Family Income in Jeffersontown?
Median Family Income in Jeffersontown is $94,971.
What is the Median Household income in Jeffersontown?
Median Household Income in Jeffersontown is $78,929.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jeffersontown?
Income or Wage Gap in Jeffersontown is 29.5%.
Women in Jeffersontown earn 70.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jeffersontown?
Family Income Deficit in Jeffersontown is $10,467.
Families that are below poverty line in Jeffersontown earn $10,467 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jeffersontown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jeffersontown is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jeffersontown?
There are 15,272 People in the Labor Forcein in Jeffersontown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jeffersontown?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Jeffersontown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jeffersontown?
Unemployment Rate in Jeffersontown is 4.5%.