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University of Kentucky

Kentucky · Lexington · 12,085 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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With 12,085 people, University of Kentucky is a neighborhood in Lexington. The median age is 24.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 43.5% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 26% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 45% less than in Lexington as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up University of Kentucky; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $38,220, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

University of Kentucky compared with Lexington

MeasureUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonDifference
Median household income$38,220$69,47945% lower
Median home value$362,527$293,50024% higher
Homes that are rented73.9%46.2%+27.7 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher78.2%48.3%+29.9 pts
Poverty rate43.5%14.9%+28.5 pts
Foreign-born residents11.7%11.9%About the same
Median age24.835.310.5 years younger
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,085
Population density
4,957 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.44 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,220
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,955
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,527
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,013
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.1%
73.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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-Hispanic72.8%(8,793)
Black8.8%(1,063)
Hispanic / Latino5%(602)
Asian9.7%(1,173)
Other3.8%(454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(8,793)
Black8.8%(1,063)
Hispanic / Latino5%(602)
Asian9.7%(1,173)
Other3.8%(454)
Diversity Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
11.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Upper Baseline
Pop 14,362
Palo Verde
Pop 10,211
Hunts Point
Pop 14,219
John Barrow
Pop 10,531
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VS
Upper Baseline
Income$37,165−3%
Home value$77,348−79%
Population14,362+19%
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VS
Palo Verde
Income$36,322−5%
Home value$332,481−8%
Population10,211−16%
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VS
Hunts Point
Income$40,816+7%
Home value$635,400+75%
Population14,219+18%
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VS
John Barrow
Income$41,582+9%
Home value$135,772−63%
Population10,531−13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky?

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky has about 12,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky?

The typical household in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $38,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?

In University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $362,527, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 78.2% of adults age 25 and over in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky?

About 43.5% of people in University of Kentucky, 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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