Fayette County, Kentucky Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Lexington1319,329322,627-0.26%1,125283.9Urban County

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Fayette County, Kentucky?

Lexington is the largest city in Fayette County.

What is the smallest city in Fayette County, Kentucky?

Lexington is the smallest city in Fayette County.

How many cities are in Fayette County?

There is 1 city in Fayette County, Kentucky.

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