Jeffersontown

It is a major suburb of Louisville. It is the metro area's largest municipality outside Louisville.
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Welcome to Jeffersontown 

A part of the Louisville Metro government but is an independent city as a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, with a population of 28,474 at the 2020 census.

It is a major suburb of Louisville. It is the metro area's largest municipality outside Louisville. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name J-town.

Overview for Jeffersontown, KY

28,800 people live in Jeffersontown, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $37,497. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,800

Total Population

39.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,497

Average individual Income

Around Jeffersontown, KY

There's plenty to do around Jeffersontown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

39
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
57
Bikeable
Bike Score
21
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chicken Salad Chick, Rogue Petunia, and Fern & Moody's Liquor Store Payphone.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.6 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.93 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.58 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.6 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.14 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jeffersontown, KY

Jeffersontown has 11,998 households, with an average household size of 2.39. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jeffersontown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,800 people call Jeffersontown home. The population density is 2,723.78 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,800

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.5

Median Age

49.37 / 50.63%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,998

Total Households

2.39

Average Household Size

$37,497

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jeffersontown, KY

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The following schools are within or nearby Jeffersontown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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