Jeffersontown, KY Demographics

A map of Jeffersontown's Population by Race

Jeffersontown, Kentucky had a population of 28,474 in 2020. It was 71.1% White, 11.6% Black, 4.4% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jeffersontown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is the 15th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jeffersontown's White Population

20,250 residents of Jeffersontown identify as White, or 71.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Jeffersontown slightly less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #518 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more White than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (42.6% White). Jeffersontown is less White than neighboring Forest Hills (90.2% White), Douglass Hills (75.2% White), Hurstbourne (72.1% White), and Blue Ridge Manor (84.7% White).

Jeffersontown's Black Population

3,302 residents of Jeffersontown identify as Black, or 11.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jeffersontown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more Black than neighboring Forest Hills (2.5% Black), Hurstbourne Acres (10.5% Black), Douglass Hills (8.1% Black), Hurstbourne (3.8% Black), and Blue Ridge Manor (4.4% Black).

Jeffersontown's Asian Population

1,245 residents of Jeffersontown identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jeffersontown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more Asian than neighboring Forest Hills (0.5% Asian), and Blue Ridge Manor (2.5% Asian). Jeffersontown is less Asian than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (37.9% Asian), Douglass Hills (6% Asian), and Hurstbourne (18.6% Asian).

Jeffersontown's Hispanic Population

2,183 residents of Jeffersontown identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jeffersontown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (3.4% Hispanic), Hurstbourne Acres (5.1% Hispanic), Douglass Hills (6% Hispanic), Hurstbourne (2.3% Hispanic), and Blue Ridge Manor (3.3% Hispanic).

Jeffersontown's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Jeffersontown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jeffersontown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (0.6% Native American/Other), and Blue Ridge Manor (0.5% Native American/Other). Jeffersontown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Hills (1.1% Native American/Other), Douglass Hills (1% Native American/Other), and Hurstbourne (0.9% Native American/Other).

Jeffersontown's Multiracial Population

1,274 residents of Jeffersontown identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jeffersontown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Jeffersontown is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jeffersontown is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hills (2.3% Multiracial), Hurstbourne Acres (3.4% Multiracial), Douglass Hills (3.7% Multiracial), and Hurstbourne (2.4% Multiracial). Jeffersontown is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.