Jefferson County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21111
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 111
Geography
- Land Area
- 380.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.77 sq mi
- Total Area
- 397.60 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.189532
- Longitude
- -85.657624
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 736,709
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 570,233
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 695,149 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 41,562 | 5.6% |
| White | 487,649 | 66.2% |
| Black | 154,960 | 21.0% |
| Asian | 15,952 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 815 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 210 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,669 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 547,443 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 22,787 | 4.0% |
| White | 401,670 | 70.4% |
| Black | 119,740 | 21.0% |
| Asian | 14,589 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11,202 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,380 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 783,022
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,935
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 109,898
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 494,460 | 63.1% |
| Black | 162,586 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 24,685 | 3.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 560,076
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 322,465 | 57.6% |
| Republican | 177,342 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 32,593 | 5.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 260,893 | 46.6% |
| Female | 299,162 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 368,516 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic | 19,325 | 3.5% |
| Black | 107,771 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 10,440 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 277,573
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 200,629 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,164 | 31.9% |
| Black | 42,461 | 39.4% |
| Asian | 3,727 | 35.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 124,338 | 47.7% |
| Female | 153,233 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 113,536 (21.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 201,080 (36.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 359,710
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $267,544
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,265
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.9%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.