Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky
In Jefferson County, Kentucky, an estimated 112,114 of 760,566 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky is 14.7%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Kentucky, an estimated 112,114 of 760,566 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky is 10.91% lower than the Kentucky average. In Jefferson County, Kentucky, an estimated 14.7% of 760,566 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.5% of 4,389,492 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky is 16.67% higher than the US average. In Jefferson County, Kentucky, an estimated 14.7% of 760,566 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Anchorage, Kentucky 4.6% of 2,400 people.
- Audubon Park, Kentucky 1.5% of 1,412 people.
- Bancroft, Kentucky 2% of 499 people.
- Barbourmeade, Kentucky 8.8% of 1,213 people.
- Beechwood Village, Kentucky 6.7% of 1,300 people.
Under 18 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
23.1% of 169 thousand people
Under 5 years
26.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
26.6% of 46 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
21.8% of 123 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
22.4% of 168 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
14.7% of 456 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
17.9% of 170 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
12.7% of 286 thousand people
60 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
12.3% of 183 thousand people
65 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
11.9% of 134 thousand people
White
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
10.4% of 477 thousand people
Black or African American
27.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
27.3% of 157 thousand people
Asian
13.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
13.7% of 23 thousand people
Some other race
32.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
32.6% of 19 thousand people
Two or more races
24.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
24.3% of 81 thousand people
Hispanic
30.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
30.6% of 65 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
10.2% of 469 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
13.1% of 531 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
35% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
35% of 43 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
18.4% of 139 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
10.8% of 151 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
6.4% of 197 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
7.9% of 391 thousand people
Employed
6.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
6.3% of 373 thousand people
Male
5.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
5.4% of 194 thousand people
Female
7.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
7.2% of 179 thousand people
Unemployed
43.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
43.3% of 17 thousand people
Male
36.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
36.9% of 9 thousand people
Female
49.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
49.5% of 9 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
14.1% of 608 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
2.5% of 276 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
18.8% of 127 thousand people
Did not work
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
26.8% of 205 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
23.7% of 184 thousand people
Male
22.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
22.2% of 88 thousand people
Female
25.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
25.1% of 96 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
39.2% of 19 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
15.9% of 43 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
16.5% of 21 thousand people
45 to 54 years
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
31.8% of 22 thousand people
55 to 64 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
25.5% of 30 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
22.8% of 27 thousand people
75 years and over
19% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
19% of 21 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
3% of 85 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
32.2% of 36 thousand people
Did not work
46.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
46.7% of 63 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Kentucky
2023
15.9%
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