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Fairway-Liberty Heights

Kentucky · Lexington · 5,520 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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The short version

Fairway-Liberty Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $330,513. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairway-Liberty Heights; 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 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,520
Population density
4,119 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,396
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,735
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,513
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$986
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,366)
Black5.3%(293)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(542)
Asian1.8%(99)
Other4%(220)
Diversity Score45%(2,484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,366)
Black5.3%(293)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(542)
Asian1.8%(99)
Other4%(220)
Diversity Score45%(2,484)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
10.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?

Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky has about 5,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $67,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $330,513, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 13.5% of people in Fairway-Liberty Heights, 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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