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Central Downtown

Kentucky · Lexington · 4,715 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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The short version

Central Downtown is a neighborhood of 4,715 people in Lexington. 22% of homes are owner-occupied. 32.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. That trails the Lexington median by roughly 52%. At a median age of 45.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median household income is $33,335, under the $82,259 national 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
median household income $33,335, 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%
In context

Central Downtown compared with Lexington

MeasureCentral DowntownLexingtonDifference
Median household income$33,335$69,47952% lower
Median home value$324,692$293,50011% higher
Homes that are rented78.3%46.2%+32.1 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher43.9%48.3%−4.4 pts
Poverty rate32.6%14.9%+17.7 pts
Foreign-born residents9.7%11.9%−2.2 pts
Median age45.235.39.9 years older
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
Land area
0.81 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,515)
Black9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino4%(190)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other11%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,515)
Black9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino4%(190)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other11%(520)
Diversity Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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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
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Income$34,912+5%
Home value$1,051,300+224%
Population3,358−29%
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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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