Jessamine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1799. As of 2000, the population was 39,041. Its county seat is Nicholasville⁶.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 452 km² (174 mi²). 448 km² (173 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.76%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Fayette County (northeast)
• Madison County (souttheast)
• Garrard County (south)
• Mercer County (southwest)
• Woodford County (northwest)

Demographics

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2000 39,041
1990 30,508
1980 26,146
1970 17,430
1960 13,625
1950 12,458
1940 12,174
1930 12,431
1920 12,205
1910 12,613
1900 11,925
1890 11,248
1880 10,864
1870 8,638
1860 9,465
1850 10,249
1840 9,396
1830 9,960
1820 9,297
1810 8,377
1800 5,461

'''Jessamine County Population by year

As of the census² of 2000, there were 39,041 people, 13,867 households, and 10,663 families residing in the county. The population density was 87/km² (226/mi²). There were 14,646 housing units at an average density of 33/km² (85/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.44% White, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 13,867 households out of which 38.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 18.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 11.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 9.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,096, and the median income for a family was $46,152. Males had a median income of $32,340 versus $23,771 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,842. About 8.40% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 9.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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• Nicholasville
• Wilmore

Jessamine County, Kentucky | Kentucky counties

Jessamine County | Condado de Jessamine