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Lexington

County:
Fayette County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
283.855
State:
Kentucky

Lexington is a urban county located in Fayette County, Kentucky. Lexington has a 2026 population of 332,841. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 322,628 in 2020.

The median household income in Lexington is $69,479 with a poverty rate of 14.93%. The median age in Lexington is 35.3 years: 34.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.

332.8K
Total Population
1,173
Density (mi²)
1.7K 0.51%
Growth

Lexington Population

Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026332,8411,7020.51%
2025331,1391,7020.52%
2024329,4374,8131.48%
2023324,6243,1190.97%
2022321,5051,0740.34%
2021320,431-2,197-0.68%
2020322,628620.02%
2019323,9221,3250.41%
2018322,5971,0430.32%
2017321,5543,3641.06%
2016318,1902,1110.67%
2015316,0794,0871.31%
2014311,9921,9670.63%
2013310,0253,9631.29%
2012306,0624,2961.42%
2011301,7664,8981.65%
2010296,8681,0650.36%
2000260,51235,14615.6%
1990225,36621,20110.38%
1980204,16596,02888.8%
1970108,13745,32772.17%
196062,8107,27613.1%
195055,5346,23012.64%
194049,3043,5687.8%
193045,7364,20210.12%
192041,5346,43518.33%
191035,0998,73033.11%
190026,3694,80222.27%
189021,5674,91129.48%
188016,6561,85512.53%
187014,8015,48058.79%
18609,3211,16214.24%
18508,1591,16216.61%
18406,99797116.11%
18306,02674714.15%
18205,27995322.03%
18104,3262,526140.33%
18001,8001,000125%
179080000%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 34.4 years

Lexington Adults

There are 255,801 adults, (47,626 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 164,152 (50.7%)
Male: 159,573 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lexington includes 68.42% White, 14.47% Black or African American, 4.36% Asian, 3.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White221,48368.42%
Black or African American46,83914.47%
Two or more races28,7148.87%
Asian14,1034.36%
Other race11,8393.66%
Native American7140.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander330.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races13,5894.2%
Other race10,9463.38%
White5,4011.67%
Native American5830.18%
Black or African American2660.08%
Asian390.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White216,08266.75%
Black or African American46,57314.39%
Two or more races15,1254.67%
Asian14,0644.34%
Other race8930.28%
Native American1310.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander330.01%

Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lexington 's average per capita income is $49,703. Household income levels show a median of $69,479. The poverty rate stands at 14.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$123,392$157,409
Families$98,855$131,121
Households$69,479$101,608
Non Families$43,971$63,006

$49,703

Average Income

$69,479

Median Household Income

14.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)