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Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates

Kentucky · Lexington · 7,255 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates is a neighborhood of 7,255 people in Lexington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 61% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 34.4. There are 3,471 people per square mile. 4% of locals were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 18 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
median household income $84,711, near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates compared with Lexington

MeasureSouthland-Deerfield-Open GatesLexingtonDifference
Median household income$84,711$69,47922% higher
Median home value$291,349$293,500About the same
Homes that are rented40.3%46.2%−6.0 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher60.6%48.3%+12.3 pts
Poverty rate15.2%14.9%About the same
Foreign-born residents4.4%11.9%−7.5 pts
Median age34.435.30.9 years younger
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,255
Population density
3,471 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.09 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,711
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,175
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,349
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,322
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.13 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic90.6%(6,574)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(210)
Asian2.9%(209)
Other3.3%(238)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(6,574)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(210)
Asian2.9%(209)
Other3.3%(238)
Diversity Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
4.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky?

Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky has about 7,255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $84,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $291,349, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 15.2% of people in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, 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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