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Plantation, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
1,013
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,016
ZIP codes
0
Plantation and its ZIP codes
Plantation at a glance
- Plantation is about 44 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,167, 29% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,000 (20% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,425 a month.
Local data for Plantation, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plantation, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,167
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$246,000
Median rent
$1,425/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (164), Irish Americans (83), Arab Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Plantation.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Plantation, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plantation, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Plantation
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BriarwoodCity | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Langdon PlaceCity | 0.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Murray HillCity | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WestwoodCity | 0.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Goose CreekCity | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Broeck PointeCity | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MoorlandCity | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| Manor CreekCity | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BancroftCity | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Meadowbrook FarmCity | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Old Brownsboro PlaceCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Meadow ValeCity | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BarbourmeadeCity | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Ten BroeckCity | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plantation, KY in?
- Plantation is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Plantation, KY?
- About 1,013 people live in Plantation, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plantation?
- Nearby places include Briarwood (0.4 mi), Langdon Place (0.4 mi), Murray Hill (0.5 mi), Westwood (0.6 mi), Goose Creek (0.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023