Jessamine County
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- Population
- 54,588
- Area
- 172.11 sq mi (445.77 km²), 2.36 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.7
- Households
- 19,913
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $74,576
- Median house value
- $268,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Jessamine County
Local News
E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance 231-2026
What Nicholasville’s E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance Means for Riders Electric bicycles and scooters have become a convenient way to get around, but they can also create safety concerns when they are operated around vehicles and pedestrians. The City of Nicholasville’s new…
Things to Do Around Nicholasville This September
September is packed with opportunities to get out and enjoy Nicholasville and the surrounding Jessamine County community. From festivals and live music to history, family activities and community gatherings, there is plenty happening throughout the month. Here are a few upcoming…
City Notes: Russ Meyer on Growth, Partnership and the Future
Economic development touches nearly every part of a growing community, from infrastructure and workforce development to education, public safety and quality of life. In a recent City Notes conversation, Jessamine Economic Development Authority Executive Director Russ Meyer shared…
Community Recreation Center Construction Update
Construction continues to move forward on the Nicholasville-Jessamine County Community Recreation Center at John Preece Park, with significant progress visible throughout the project site. Recent work has focused on site development and foundational elements as crews continue…
Building for Nicholasville’s Future
City Investments Keep Pace with Growth Nicholasville continues to grow, and with that growth comes the responsibility to make sure City services, infrastructure and community amenities are prepared to grow with it. Mayor Alex Carter recently joined Jessamine County…