Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lexington-Fayette, KY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 323,723 | 4,533,530 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1133.6 | 112.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.48% | 0.33% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 139,714 | 1,813,524 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lexington-Fayette grew by 12.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 323,723 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lexington-Fayette is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.7% of residents. That is 5.3 points above Kentucky as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 86,391 26.7% +5.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 72,040 22.3% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 59,318 18.3% -1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 47,081 14.5% -3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kentucky, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Lexington-Fayette and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Kentucky 50.5%
- Men 49.2% Kentucky 49.5%
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Economy
Lexington-Fayette has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,277 | $64,312 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.16% | 4.62% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lexington-Fayette is about 9% higher than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $145,827 | $118,017 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,163 | $967 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.8% | 68.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lexington-Fayette is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,163 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lexington-Fayette spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.9 | 41.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,768 | $5,369 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 10.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,799 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,421 | 832 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lexington-Fayette is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lexington-Fayette has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Lexington-Fayette has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lexington-Fayette | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Lexington-Fayette, KY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lexington-Fayette, KY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 323,723 | $70,277 #1/2 | $145,827 #2/2 | 18.5 min #2/2 |
| Georgetown, KY | 21,981 | $70,162 | $186,264 | 17.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky.
What is the population of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?
About 323,723 people live in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, in 139,714 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 35.4, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky has 1,134 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($145,827 against $70,277), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,163 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?
41.9% of adults in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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