Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Jessamine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,586 and a population density of 107 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,057 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nicholasville. The county was created 225 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about Jessamine County
| Population : | 54,057 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area : | 452 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Jessamine Creek |
| Altitude : | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Capital : | Nicholasville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1798 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:40:14 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 120 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jessamine County is located at 37°52'19"N 84°34'51"W (37.8720300, -84.5809300). It has 4 neighbors: Garrard County, Madison County, Mercer County and Woodford County.
Jessamine County map
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The largest city of Jessamine County is Nicholasville with a population of 30,888. Other cities include, Wilmore population 6,343 and Keene population 88. See all Jessamine County cities & populated places.
Jessamine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jessamine County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | 30,888 | City in Kentucky |
| Wilmore | 6,343 | City in Jessamine County, Kentucky |
| Keene | 88 | City in Kentucky, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Jessamine County
Jessamine County has 4 neighbours.
- Garrard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Madison County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mercer County county in Kentucky, United States
- Woodford County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Jessamine County increased by 10.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,586 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,892 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,467 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,120 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,871 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,809 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,219 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,259 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,757 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,115 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,057 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Jessamine County (10)
People born in Jessamine County, including United States general William Orlando Butler, politician George S. Shanklin, minister Marvin Gay Sr., .
List
- John Watkins Crockett, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 17/05/1818
- Joseph C. Porter (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 12/09/1819
- Samuel Woodson Price (American painter and military general) he was born in 05/08/1828
- Sidney D. Jackman (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 21/03/1828
- H. Price McGrath he was born in 01/01/1813
- Mary Wharton (American botanist (1912-1991)) she was born in 12/10/1912
- Rita Smart (American politician) she was born in 13/11/1948
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
