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Lexington

Kentucky · 295,803 residents · 283.855 sq mi
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Lexington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $159,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
295,803
+14%since 2000
from 260,512 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+2%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
254K273K292K311K330K2000201020202024Lexington
2024324K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,469
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,345
+23%since 2000
from $23,109 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(206,174)
Black13.4%(34,876)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(8,561)
Asian2.4%(6,360)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(107,766)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(216,072)
Black14.3%(42,336)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(20,474)
Asian3.2%(9,506)
Other2.1%(6,195)
Diversity Score54.4%(160,856)
Diversity Score
54
+31%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Kentucky?

Lexington, Kentucky has about 295,803 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lexington, Kentucky earns about $47,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Kentucky?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Kentucky?

About 17.4% of people in Lexington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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