Jefferson County Kentucky Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Jefferson County Kentucky area was $60,561 in 2021, the latest figures available. Jefferson County median household income is $4,988 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $9,156 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Jefferson County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Jefferson County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Jefferson County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
| Jefferson County | $60,561 | -3.25% | +0.50% |
Trends in Jefferson County, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Jefferson is $60,561. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $62,598 and is now $2,037 (3.25%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Jefferson County, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Jefferson County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 | $60,561 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 | $62,598 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 | $62,577 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 | $60,261 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 | $60,838 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 | $58,700 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 | $58,619 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 | $55,228 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 | $55,322 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 | $54,227 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 | $54,789 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 | $56,251 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 | $56,670 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 | $56,732 |
Jefferson County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Jefferson County was $77,940 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Jefferson County median family income is $7,880 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Jefferson County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Jefferson County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
| Jefferson County | $77,940 | -2.84% | +3.86% |
Trends in Jefferson County, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Jefferson is $77,940. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $80,217 and is now $2,277 (2.84%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Jefferson County, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Jefferson County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 | $77,940 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 | $80,217 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 | $79,838 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 | $75,044 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 | $80,134 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 | $78,315 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 | $76,047 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 | $70,635 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 | $72,277 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 | $69,810 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 | $72,511 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 | $73,489 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 | $75,255 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 | $74,394 |
Jefferson County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Jefferson County was $36,728 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Jefferson County median per capita income is $6,000 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Jefferson County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Jefferson County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
| Jefferson County | $36,728 | -0.71% | +3.29% |
Trends in Jefferson County, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Jefferson is $36,728. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,990 and is now $262 (0.71%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Jefferson County, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Jefferson County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 | $36,728 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 | $36,990 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 | $35,981 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 | $35,557 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 | $35,153 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 | $35,186 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 | $34,173 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 | $33,165 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 | $33,440 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 | $31,460 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 | $32,255 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 | $33,086 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 | $34,345 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 | $33,977 |
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