Jefferson County

As of the 2020 Census, Jefferson County, KY has a population of approximately 782,969. The racial composition is 70.5% White, 22.4% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian, and 3.6% from other races. The Hispanic or Latino population is 5.2%. The median age is around 38 years, with 22.8% under 18 and 15.2% 65 or older. The median household income is approximately $56,439, and about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.

As of 2023, Jefferson County, KY, has a median home price of approximately $250,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $950 per month. The homeownership rate stands at 60%, and the housing market has seen a 5% year-over-year price increase. The vacancy rate is about 7.5%. Property taxes average 1.02% of assessed market value. New construction permits indicate moderate growth, with an increase of 10% in residential building permits issued in the past year.

As of the most recent data, Jefferson County, KY, has a variety of elections including local, state, and federal positions. Key upcoming races often include the Mayor of Louisville (the largest city in the county), various Metro Council seats, judicial positions, and state representatives.

For the Mayor of Louisville in 2022, Democratic candidate Craig Greenberg and Republican candidate Bill Dieruf were key contestants. Voter turnout in Jefferson County typically sees hundreds of thousands of participants; for example, the 2020 general election had around 450,000 registered voters with a turnout of approximately 67%.

Metro Council, which consists of 26 districts, also sees competitive races. Judicial elections for positions in the Circuit Court, District Court, and Family Court are crucial and involve numerous candidates.

For the most precise and up-to-date information, visiting the Jefferson County Clerk’s website (jeffersoncountyclerk.org) and the Kentucky State Board of Elections website is recommended.

Jefferson County, KY, home to Louisville, has notable educational attainment figures. Approximately 89.1% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of 88%. Furthermore, about 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, surpassing the national rate of 33.1%. Statewide, Kentucky's averages are lower, with 86.3% holding at least a high school diploma and 25.7% possessing a bachelor's degree or higher. Jefferson County is thus more educated than the Kentucky state average and slightly above national educational attainment levels.

As of the latest statistics, Jefferson County, KY boasts a labor force of roughly 460,000 people. The top employment sectors include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, manufacturing, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Approximately 16% of the workforce is in healthcare, surpassing both the national average of around 14% and the Kentucky state average of approximately 15%. Retail trade employs around 12%, on par with national and state figures, while manufacturing jobs, making up about 11% of employment, slightly exceed the national average of 8.5%. The professional, scientific, and technical services sector also sees significant employment, at roughly 8%, compared to the national average of 7.5%. Unemployment rates in the county often mirror national trends, hovering around 3-4%.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Jefferson County, KY, is approximately $65,921. This is slightly lower than the national average household income, which is around $68,703. In comparison, the average household income for the state of Kentucky is roughly $55,477.

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This data highlights that while Jefferson County fares better than the Kentucky state average, it still falls short of the national average.

As of the latest data, Jefferson County, KY has a mixed crime rate profile. The overall crime rate is 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is higher than the national average. Violent crime has notably increased, driven by a spike in homicides and aggravated assaults.

Efforts to address crime rates include community policing and increased funding for public safety.