Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Jeffersontown: City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Jeffersontown is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,595 and a population density of 1,019 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,562 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Jeffersontown
| Population : | 27,562 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 502 |
| Area : | 26.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Local time : | 07:27:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,056 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jeffersontown is located at 38°11'39"N 85°33'52"W (38.1942400, -85.5644000).
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Official website of Jeffersontown
Demographics
The population of Jeffersontown increased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,595 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,014 | 5.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,152 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,292 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,233 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,208 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,195 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,143 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,905 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,715 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,562 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jeffersontown
1 Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
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2 Auburn Park
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3 Jeffersontown Historical Museum
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4 Bluegrass Karting
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Schools in Jeffersontown
College & universities near Jeffersontown, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447935 | ATA College | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jeffersontown, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Jeffersontown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffersontown Post Office | Louisville (KY) | 40299 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , KY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Pleasure Ridge Park | 25,813 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Valley Station | 22,756 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Newburg | 19,967 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Fern Creek | 18,409 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Saint Matthews | 17,985 | City |
| Okolona | 17,134 | City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Shively | 15,690 | Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States |
| Highview | 15,167 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lyndon | 11,445 | City in the United States |
| Saint Dennis | 9,177 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fairdale | 8,148 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Middletown | 7,898 | City in Kentucky |
| Buechel | 7,287 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Douglass Hills | 5,714 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Prospect | 4,842 | City in Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Jeffersontown distances to largest Kentucky cities
