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Jefferson County School District
Jefferson County School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 780,425. The median household income is $69,759 and the median age is 38.4.
780,425
Population
2066
People / sq mi
$69,759
Median Income
38.4
Median Age
Jefferson County School District covers 378 sq mi of land at 2065.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,759
Median Household Income
$41,927
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$247,900
Median Home Value
$1,148
Median Rent
62.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.2%
High School+
36.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson County School District serves a community with a population of 780,425 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Jefferson County School District is $69,759, with a per capita income of $41,927. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Jefferson County School District is 63.1% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 40.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jefferson County School District, 91.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jefferson County School District is $247,900, with a median rent of $1,148. The homeownership rate is 62.1%.
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Data for Jefferson County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2102990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.