CensusEasy
NEIGHBORHOOD

Duncan Park

Kentucky · Lexington · 7,259 residents · 1.483 sq mi
Compare
The short version

Duncan Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $197,109. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Lexington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Duncan Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,259
Population density
4,895 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,667
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,282
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,109
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$878
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
RELATED:See current rent listings in Duncan Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,725)
Black26.1%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(884)
Asian2%(143)
Other8.5%(616)
Diversity Score80.8%(5,865)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,725)
Black26.1%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(884)
Asian2%(143)
Other8.5%(616)
Diversity Score80.8%(5,865)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
8.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
Explore

Neighborhoods in Lexington

Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-BaraltoCentral DowntownChevy Chase-Ashland ParkFairway-Liberty HeightsIndian Hills-Stonewall Estates-MonticelloReservorirSouthland-Deerfield-Open GatesUniversity of KentuckyNeighborhoods in Lexington
Drill deeper

Places similar to Duncan Park

San Gorgonio
Pop 6,928
Southgate
Pop 6,768
Downtown
Pop 7,864
Garden District
Pop 8,147
Places similar to Duncan Park
Head to head

Compare Duncan Park side by side

DUNCAN PARK VS
San Gorgonio
Income$44,441−1%
Home value$414,262+110%
Population6,928−5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCAN PARK VS
Southgate
Income$46,714+5%
Home value$203,164+3%
Population6,768−7%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCAN PARK VS
Downtown
Income$46,491+4%
Home value$545,113+177%
Population7,864+8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCAN PARK VS
Garden District
Income$46,604+4%
Home value$219,344+11%
Population8,147+12%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky?

Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky has about 7,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $44,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $197,109, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 32.9% of people in Duncan Park, Lexington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Containing area
Lexington

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

How we source and harmonize this data →