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Central Downtown

Kentucky · Lexington · 4,715 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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The short version

Central Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $324,692. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Lexington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,715
Population density
5,835 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,335
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,283
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,692
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$781
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.7%
78.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,515)
Black9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino4%(190)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other11%(520)
Diversity Score52.8%(2,488)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,515)
Black9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino4%(190)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other11%(520)
Diversity Score52.8%(2,488)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
Female
46.0%
Foreign born
9.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 4,493
South East Lake
Pop 6,624
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Pop 3,358
Gorgas
Pop 2,962
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CENTRAL DOWNTOWN VS
San Pablo Gateway
Income$39,598+19%
Home value$825,143+154%
Population4,493−5%
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CENTRAL DOWNTOWN VS
South East Lake
Income$34,787+4%
Home value$127,529−61%
Population6,624+40%
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CENTRAL DOWNTOWN VS
Chinatown
Income$34,912+5%
Home value$1,051,300+224%
Population3,358−29%
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CENTRAL DOWNTOWN VS
Gorgas
Income$33,027−1%
Home value$82,793−75%
Population2,962−37%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky?

Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky has about 4,715 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $33,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $324,692, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 32.6% of people in Central Downtown, 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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