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Jessamine County, KY market data
How Jessamine County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 57,147
- +7.8% since 2020
- Households
- 19,913
- Median household income
- $74,576
- +28.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $268,100
- Jobs located here
- 19,582
- Highest market score
- 85
- Clothing and shoe stores, #70 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
Jessamine County has an estimated 57,147 people and 19,913 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jessamine County grew 7.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Jessamine County is $74,576, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jessamine County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (75).
Of the business types scored in Jessamine County, clothing and shoe stores (85); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (84); and sit-down restaurants (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #70 of 2,087 scored counties.
Jessamine County is part of the Lexington-Fayette metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for house cleaning businesses (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jessamine County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jessamine County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 85 | #70 of 2,087 | 10 | 5.0 | $3.8M | 296 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 84 | #85 of 2,210 | 21 | 10.5 | $1.8M | 204 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 83 | #85 of 2,405 | 66 | 33.1 | $1.1M | 172 | 25 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 83 | #137 of 2,402 | 32 | 16.1 | $3.8M | 111 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #202 of 2,070 | 11 | 5.5 | $10.9M | 118 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 78 | #171 of 2,405 | 126 | 63.3 | $600K | 162 | 74 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 75 | #186 of 2,063 | 12 | 6.0 | $6.3M | 170 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #256 of 2,358 | 19 | 9.5 | $3.1M | 130 | 21 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #305 of 2,261 | 16 | 8.0 | $7.5M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 73 | #156 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 147 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #387 of 2,272 | 24 | 12.1 | $2.1M | 168 | 18 |
| Nail salons | 72 | #119 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.6M | 215 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 72 | #207 of 1,656 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.5M | 251 | 24 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 71 | #234 of 1,889 | 11 | 5.5 | $6.9M | 166 | 13 |
| Barbershops | 69 | #264 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #366 of 2,339 | 35 | 17.6 | $513K | 119 | 8 |
| Real estate | 65 | #376 of 2,229 | 31 | 15.6 | Index only | 225 | 35 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #422 of 2,176 | 26 | 13.1 | Index only | 213 | 26 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 63 | #605 of 2,394 | 68 | 34.1 | $328K | 215 | 59 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #626 of 2,222 | 25 | 12.6 | $3M | 99 | 38 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #381 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.5M | 186 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #482 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.0 | $1.1M | 114 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #437 of 1,490 | 8 | 4.0 | $2.8M | 117 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #539 of 1,886 | 16 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 142 | 14 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 60 | #375 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 104 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #647 of 2,385 | 62 | 31.1 | $289K | 136 | 19 |
| Pizza | 56 | #809 of 2,090 | 20 | 10.0 | $3.8M | 74 | 38 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #557 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.5 | $3.2M | 102 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #730 of 1,769 | 15 | 7.5 | $1.2M | 137 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #1,007 of 2,088 | 23 | 11.6 | $639K | 97 | 12 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #452 of 847 | 12 | 6.0 | $2.5M | 39 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #780 of 1,485 | 9 | 4.5 | $2M | 73 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,209 of 2,200 | 30 | 15.1 | $598K | 68 | 18 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,064 of 1,792 | 15 | 7.5 | $980K | 75 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 44 | #939 of 1,530 | 10 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 74 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #921 of 1,461 | 13 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 54 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 42 | #949 of 1,493 | 18 | 9.0 | $1.6M | 56 | 34 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #800 of 1,177 | 12 | 6.0 | $4.8M | 57 | 6 |
| Electricians | 41 | #808 of 1,160 | 9 | 4.5 | $6.4M | 53 | 19 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,278 of 1,771 | 32 | 16.1 | $923K | 55 | 43 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,315 of 1,707 | 21 | 10.5 | $2.7M | 58 | 31 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,687 of 2,057 | 42 | 21.1 | $1.4M | 56 | 56 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,023 of 1,327 | 9 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 67 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #2,003 of 2,378 | 69 | 34.7 | $268K | 60 | 29 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,042 of 2,401 | 105 | 52.7 | $176K | 66 | 41 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $9.4M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | Index only | 181 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $18.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $1.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $9.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $14.7M | Too few | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Jessamine County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.5M | $930 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $59.1M | $2,969 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $75.6M | $3,794 | 93 |
| Groceries | $120.4M | $6,045 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.9M | $901 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.1M | $458 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.7M | $738 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.3M | $1,122 | 87 |
| Pets | $17.9M | $901 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $37.7M | $1,891 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $50.5M | $2,539 | 130 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $57.6M | $2,891 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.6M | $1,484 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $302.1M | $15,173 | 91 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jessamine County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 57,147+7.8% since 2020
- Households
- 19,913
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 172 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 317
- Median household income
- $74,576+28.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,909
- Median home value
- $268,100
- Jobs located here
- 19,582
- Daytime population
- 49,500Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jessamine County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Jessamine County at 57,147 people in 2025, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,913 households. Median household income rose 28.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jessamine County, KY spend?
Households in Jessamine County spend about $302.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $120.4M on groceries and $75.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jessamine County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jessamine County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jessamine County are for clothing and shoe stores (85); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (84); and sit-down restaurants (83). Jessamine County ranks #70 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
How does Jessamine County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jessamine County is $74,576 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $268,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jessamine County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for house cleaning businesses (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Jessamine County, each ranked against other counties.
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