Kentucky

Jessamine

52,991
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Jessamine

Jessamine, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 5,461. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 52,991.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Nicholasville (1862 Kirby Smith), Action at Camp Nelson (Jessamine County), and 78 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202052,991
201048,586
200039,041
199030,508
198026,146
197017,430
196013,625
195012,458
194012,174
193012,431
192012,205
191012,613
190011,925
189011,248
188010,864
18708,638
18609,465
185010,249
18409,396
18309,960
18209,297
18108,377
18005,461
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jessamine

Military engagements that took place in Jessamine, Kentucky.

Action at Nicholasville (1862 Kirby Smith)
1862
Action at Camp Nelson (Jessamine County)
1864

Historic places in Jessamine

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jessamine, Kentucky.

Bethel Academy Site (15JS80)
Wilmore
Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville
Nicholasville
Camp Nelson
Nicholasville
Camp Nelson National Cemetery
Nicholasville
Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District
Nicholasville
Keene Springs Hotel
Keene
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Keene
Young House
Nicholasville
Browse all Kentuckyhistoric sites ›

Other counties in Kentucky

Explore census history and historic records for more Kentucky counties.

McCrearyMcLeanMeadeMenifeeMercerMetcalfeMonroeMontgomeryMorganMuhlenbergNelsonNicholasOhioOldhamOwenOwsleyPendletonPerryPikePowell
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Jessamine County, Kentucky

This page charts the census history of Jessamine County, Kentucky. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Jessamine County, Kentucky report
Or see a real report first

Explore Kentucky records

Kentuckyhistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Kentucky›

Frequently asked about Jessamine

When does Jessamine first appear in the US census?
Jessamine, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 5,461.
What is the population of Jessamine?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jessamine had a recorded population of 52,991.
Were any battles fought in Jessamine?
2 documented military engagements took place in Jessamine, including Action at Nicholasville (1862 Kirby Smith), Action at Camp Nelson (Jessamine County).
How many historic places are in Jessamine?
78 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jessamine, Kentucky.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report