Jessamine County Demographics
A map of Jessamine County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 45,191 | 85.3% |
Hispanic | 2,384 | 4.5% |
Black | 2,247 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 2,205 | 4.2% |
Asian | 658 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 306 | 0.6% |
Jessamine County, Kentucky had a population of 52,991 in 2020. It was 85.3% White, 4.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jessamine County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Jessamine County is the 18th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Jessamine County's White Population
45,191 residents of Jessamine County identify as White, or 85.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #100 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more White than neighboring Fayette County (66.8% White), and Woodford County (83.2% White). Jessamine County is less White than neighboring Garrard County (91% White), Mercer County (88.8% White), and Madison County (85.9% White).
Jessamine County's Black Population
2,247 residents of Jessamine County identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more Black than neighboring Garrard County (1.8% Black), and Mercer County (3.3% Black). Jessamine County is less Black than neighboring Fayette County (14.7% Black), and Woodford County (4.5% Black).
Jessamine County's Asian Population
658 residents of Jessamine County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more Asian than neighboring Woodford County (0.6% Asian), Garrard County (0.3% Asian), Mercer County (0.3% Asian), and Madison County (1.1% Asian). Jessamine County is less Asian than neighboring Fayette County (4.1% Asian).
Jessamine County's Hispanic Population
2,384 residents of Jessamine County identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more Hispanic than neighboring Garrard County (2.7% Hispanic), Mercer County (3.1% Hispanic), and Madison County (3.3% Hispanic). Jessamine County is less Hispanic than neighboring Fayette County (9.2% Hispanic), and Woodford County (7.5% Hispanic).
Jessamine County's Native American/Other Population
306 residents of Jessamine County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodford County (0.4% Native American/Other), Garrard County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Madison County (0.5% Native American/Other). Jessamine County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Jessamine County's Multiracial Population
2,205 residents of Jessamine County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jessamine County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Jessamine County is ranked #25 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jessamine County is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodford County (3.8% Multiracial), Garrard County (3.8% Multiracial), and Mercer County (3.9% Multiracial). Jessamine County is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayette County (4.4% Multiracial), and Madison County (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.