Lexington, KY

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Lexington Overview

321,354
TOTAL POPULATION
157,988
MALE POPULATION
163,366
FEMALE POPULATION
96.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,475
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,028
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,526
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,514
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
177,604
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lexington Area Codes

Race in Lexington

The most populous races in Lexington are White / Caucasian (234,096 | 72.9%), Black / African American (46,891 | 14.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,668 | 7.4%).
Race in Lexington
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,8414.0%
Black / African American46,89114.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific540.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,6687.4%
Native / Alaskan5300.2%
White / Caucasian234,09672.9%
Two or more Races17,2545.4%
Some other Race9,6883.0%
Total321,354100.0%

Ancestry in Lexington

The most populous ancestries reported in Lexington are German (42,094 | 13.1%), English (39,002 | 12.1%), Irish (35,337 | 11.0%), American (26,396 | 8.2%), and Mexican (15,189 | 4.7%), together accounting for 49.2% of all Lexington residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan810.0%
African2,0590.6%
Albanian2590.1%
Alsatian20.0%
American26,3968.2%
Apache300.0%
Arab3,0330.9%
Argentinean1340.0%
Armenian1110.0%
Australian720.0%
Austrian4940.2%
Bahamian470.0%
Bangladeshi410.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian4450.1%
Belizean370.0%
Bhutanese3020.1%
Blackfeet420.0%
Bolivian80.0%
Brazilian680.0%
British4,0021.3%
Bulgarian2580.1%
Burmese40.0%
Cajun870.0%
Cambodian4370.1%
Canadian5110.2%
Cape Verdean560.0%
Celtic210.0%
Central American3,0831.0%
Central American Indian850.0%
Cherokee1,1040.3%
Cheyenne60.0%
Chickasaw290.0%
Chilean750.0%
Chinese3,8071.2%
Choctaw380.0%
Colombian2710.1%
Comanche10.0%
Costa Rican630.0%
Croatian1810.1%
Cuban5280.2%
Czech4840.2%
Czechoslovakian2230.1%
Danish4740.2%
Dominican1170.0%
Dutch3,4121.1%
Eastern European7160.2%
Ecuadorian320.0%
Egyptian2920.1%
English39,00212.1%
Ethiopian410.0%
European8,0232.5%
Filipino1,3190.4%
Finnish1530.1%
French5,2041.6%
French Canadian7350.2%
German42,09413.1%
German Russian1270.0%
Ghanaian2680.1%
Greek9040.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan7330.2%
Guyanese250.0%
Haitian4530.1%
Honduran1,7000.5%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian9140.3%
Icelander480.0%
Indian (Asian)3,6461.1%
Indonesian1860.1%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian6500.2%
Iraqi2080.1%
Irish35,33711.0%
Iroquois1030.0%
Israeli500.0%
Italian9,9013.1%
Jamaican3930.1%
Japanese1,4250.4%
Jordanian1920.1%
Kenyan670.0%
Korean1,1970.4%
Laotian620.0%
Latvian360.0%
Lebanese4480.1%
Lithuanian3490.1%
Luxembourger340.0%
Macedonian1230.0%
Malaysian280.0%
Mexican15,1894.7%
Mexican American Indian2670.1%
Mongolian570.0%
Moroccan450.0%
Native Hawaiian810.0%
Navajo870.0%
Nepalese1,2500.4%
New Zealander460.0%
Nicaraguan540.0%
Nigerian5700.2%
Northern European5800.2%
Norwegian1,6550.5%
Osage190.0%
Pakistani2540.1%
Palestinian2430.1%
Panamanian2120.1%
Pennsylvania German300.0%
Peruvian5150.2%
Polish5,1181.6%
Portuguese5590.2%
Puerto Rican1,9890.6%
Romanian1750.1%
Russian1,3480.4%
Salvadoran3130.1%
Samoan350.0%
Scandinavian9050.3%
Scotch-Irish6,2872.0%
Scottish8,2922.6%
Seminole130.0%
Senegalese300.0%
Serbian620.0%
Shoshone110.0%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux380.0%
Slavic750.0%
Slovak3820.1%
Slovene1320.0%
South African1370.0%
South American1,4800.5%
South American Indian120.0%
Spaniard5030.2%
Spanish1660.1%
Subsaharan African5,0361.6%
Sudanese720.0%
Swedish1,6300.5%
Swiss7020.2%
Syrian820.0%
Taiwanese2830.1%
Thai3130.1%
Tohono O'Odham320.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian770.0%
Turkish1930.1%
Ugandan520.0%
Ukrainian8140.3%
Uruguayan60.0%
Venezuelan4390.1%
Vietnamese7150.2%
Welsh3,4381.1%
West Indian390.0%
Yugoslavian400.0%
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Sex and Age in Lexington

Sex and Age in Lexington

The most populous age groups in Lexington are 20 to 24 Years (16,232 | 10.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (16,729 | 10.2%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,638 (6.1%)9,216 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years9,715 (6.1%)9,535 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years9,494 (6.0%)8,813 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years11,360 (7.2%)11,405 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years16,232 (10.3%)16,729 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years13,128 (8.3%)12,626 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years11,633 (7.4%)11,337 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years10,997 (7.0%)11,624 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years10,424 (6.6%)9,317 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years9,570 (6.1%)9,516 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years9,359 (5.9%)9,165 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years9,579 (6.1%)9,484 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,073 (5.1%)10,017 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years7,192 (4.5%)8,384 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years5,052 (3.2%)6,072 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years3,391 (2.1%)4,217 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years1,549 (1.0%)3,040 (1.9%)
85 Years and over1,602 (1.0%)2,869 (1.8%)
Total157,988 (100.0%)163,366 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lexington

Median Family Size in Lexington

The median family size in Lexington is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (54,287 | 72.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,196 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lexington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple54,287 (72.2%)3.04
Single Male/Father6,196 (8.2%)2.46
Single Female/Mother14,704 (19.6%)2.90
Total Families75,187 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Lexington

The median household size in Lexington is 2.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (14,704 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (59,042 | 44.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lexington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple54,287 (40.4%)3.06
Single Male/Father6,196 (4.6%)2.91
Single Female/Mother14,704 (11.0%)3.15
Non-family59,042 (44.0%)1.33
Total Households134,229 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington

Out of a total of 134,229 households in Lexington, 75,187 (56.0%) are family households, while 59,042 (44.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,306, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 44,400.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-44,400 (33.1%)
2-Person Households34,306 (25.6%)11,692 (8.7%)
3-Person Households17,401 (13.0%)1,835 (1.4%)
4-Person Households14,498 (10.8%)842 (0.6%)
5-Person Households5,587 (4.2%)164 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,282 (1.7%)109 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,113 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total75,187 (56.0%)59,042 (44.0%)

Female Fertility in Lexington

Fertility by Age in Lexington

Average fertility rate in Lexington is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lexington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years49 (1.2%)4.0
20 to 34 years3,109 (74.0%)76.0
35 to 50 years1,043 (24.8%)32.0
Total4,201 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington

69.5% of women with births (4,201) in Lexington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,108 (67.8%)1,001 (32.2%)
35 to 50 years814 (78.0%)229 (22.0%)
Total2,920 (69.5%)1,281 (30.5%)

Fertility by Education in Lexington

Average fertility rate in Lexington is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 73.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School373 (8.9%)38.0
High School Diploma766 (18.2%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree1,227 (29.2%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree926 (22.0%)42.0
Graduate Degree909 (21.6%)73.0
Total4,201 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington

30.5% of women with births in Lexington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 53.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School173 (46.4%)200 (53.6%)
High School Diploma490 (64.0%)276 (36.0%)
College or Associate's Degree578 (47.1%)649 (52.9%)
Bachelor's Degree789 (85.2%)137 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree891 (98.0%)18 (2.0%)
Total2,920 (69.5%)1,281 (30.5%)

Income in Lexington

Income Overview in Lexington

Per Capita Income in Lexington is $37,475, while median incomes of families and households are $84,028 and $61,526 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income321,354$37,475
Median Family Income75,187$84,028
Mean Family Income75,187$112,192
Median Household Income134,229$61,526
Mean Household Income134,229$88,901
Income Deficit75,187$10,514
Wage / Income Gap (%)321,35423.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)321,35476.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index321,3540.49

Earnings by Sex in Lexington

Average Earnings in Lexington are $33,677, $38,725 for men and $29,637 for women, a difference of 23.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lexington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male97,828 (51.4%)$38,725
Female92,391 (48.6%)$29,637
Total190,219 (100.0%)$33,677

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington

The most common earnings brackets in Lexington are $100,000+ for men (13,680 | 14.0%) and $100,000+ for women (6,408 | 6.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,766 (5.9%)6,291 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,795 (3.9%)5,545 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,680 (3.8%)5,643 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,773 (2.8%)3,907 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,656 (3.7%)3,317 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,731 (2.8%)3,035 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,104 (3.2%)3,027 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,073 (2.1%)2,938 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,179 (4.3%)4,357 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,992 (2.0%)2,494 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,625 (5.8%)6,038 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,738 (5.9%)6,351 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,040 (5.1%)5,414 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,509 (5.6%)5,228 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,732 (3.8%)3,392 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,973 (5.1%)3,652 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,535 (6.7%)5,581 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,176 (5.3%)3,588 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,071 (8.3%)6,185 (6.7%)
$100,000+13,680 (14.0%)6,408 (6.9%)
Total97,828 (100.0%)92,391 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Average earnings in Lexington are $47,378 for men and $37,187 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,676. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,944, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,856.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,676$19,856
High School Diploma$33,483$26,076
College or Associate's Degree$40,900$31,096
Bachelor's Degree$60,611$43,313
Graduate Degree$75,375$59,944
Total$47,378$37,187

Family Income in Lexington

Family Income Brackets in Lexington

According to the Lexington family income data, there are 14,812 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,203 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lexington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,1584.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2031.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,3615.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994,8126.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996,7679.0%
$50,000 to $74,99913,15817.5%
$75,000 to $99,99911,05214.7%
$100,000 to $149,99914,81219.7%
$150,000 to $199,9997,1439.5%
$200,000+8,79711.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington

4-person families (13,778 | 18.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lexington with $104,119 per family, while 2-person families (37,412 | 49.8%) have the highest median income of $39,251 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,412 (49.8%)$78,502
3-Person Families16,250 (21.6%)$83,871
4-Person Families13,778 (18.3%)$104,119
5-Person Families4,934 (6.6%)$97,596
6-Person Families1,913 (2.5%)$86,750
7+ Person Families900 (1.2%)$71,219
Total75,187 (100.0%)$84,028

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington

The median family income in Lexington is $84,028, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,294) having the highest median family income of $118,182, while families with no earners (8,436) have the lowest median family income of $53,704, accounting for 9.7% and 11.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,436 (11.2%)$53,704
1 Earner23,930 (31.8%)$56,803
2 Earners35,527 (47.2%)$106,151
3+ Earners7,294 (9.7%)$118,182
Total75,187 (100.0%)$84,028

Household Income in Lexington

Household Income Brackets in Lexington

With 23,624 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lexington, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 4,698 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lexington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,5307.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,6983.5%
$15,000 to $24,99911,9468.9%
$25,000 to $34,99912,7529.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916,24212.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923,62417.6%
$75,000 to $99,99916,51012.3%
$100,000 to $149,99920,00014.9%
$150,000 to $199,9998,4566.3%
$200,000+10,4707.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington

The median household income in Lexington is $61,526, with the highest median household income of $77,844 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44,268 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,499, with 12,553 households (9.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12,553 (9.3%)$24,499
25 to 44 Years48,999 (36.5%)$66,650
45 to 64 Years44,268 (33.0%)$77,844
65+ Years28,409 (21.2%)$54,938
Total134,229 (100.0%)$61,526

Poverty in Lexington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington

With 14.7% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Lexington, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,691 males (35.7%) and 7,574 females (40.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,213 (23.6%)1,679 (18.9%)
5 Years472 (26.8%)407 (22.6%)
6 to 11 Years2,123 (18.3%)2,073 (18.6%)
12 to 14 Years703 (12.9%)681 (13.4%)
15 Years435 (20.4%)169 (10.5%)
16 and 17 Years682 (19.7%)635 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years6,691 (35.7%)7,574 (40.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,473 (10.3%)4,264 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,830 (8.8%)2,680 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,596 (8.7%)2,116 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,014 (11.6%)1,767 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years675 (5.6%)965 (6.8%)
75 Years and over387 (6.1%)1,197 (12.5%)
Total22,294 (14.7%)26,207 (16.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington

According to the poverty statistics in Lexington, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.4% of males and 93.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,165 (76.4%)7,213 (81.1%)
5 Years1,289 (73.2%)1,397 (77.4%)
6 to 11 Years9,487 (81.7%)9,072 (81.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,761 (87.1%)4,385 (86.6%)
15 Years1,702 (79.6%)1,439 (89.5%)
16 and 17 Years2,787 (80.3%)3,003 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years12,047 (64.3%)10,998 (59.2%)
25 to 34 Years21,553 (89.7%)19,602 (82.1%)
35 to 44 Years18,861 (91.2%)18,096 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years16,825 (91.3%)16,486 (88.6%)
55 to 64 Years15,303 (88.4%)17,624 (90.9%)
65 to 74 Years11,375 (94.4%)13,322 (93.2%)
75 Years and over5,969 (93.9%)8,381 (87.5%)
Total129,124 (85.3%)131,018 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lexington show that 3.9% or 2,105 of the total 54,287 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.9%, comprising of 97 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 805 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,187 (97.4%)805 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children18,081 (96.2%)720 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children3,548 (88.0%)483 (12.0%)
5 or more Children366 (79.0%)97 (20.9%)
Total52,182 (96.1%)2,105 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington

According to the poverty data in Lexington, 17.9% or 1,109 single-father households and 28.1% or 4,128 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (34.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 households (81.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children185 (8.2%)517 (9.2%)
1 or 2 Children818 (22.5%)2,421 (33.4%)
3 or 4 Children106 (34.6%)999 (62.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)191 (81.3%)
Total1,109 (17.9%)4,128 (28.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington

The poverty data for Lexington shows that 2,105 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 5,237 of the single-parent households (25.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (20.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 household (81.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children805 (2.6%)702 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children720 (3.8%)3,239 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Children483 (12.0%)1,105 (57.6%)
5 or more Children97 (20.9%)191 (81.3%)
Total2,105 (3.9%)5,237 (25.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Lexington

Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington

Among the 164,765 employed individuals in Lexington, private company employees (105,538 | 64.0%), not-for-profit organizations (15,818 | 9.6%), and state government employees (15,668 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees105,53864.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,4793.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,5195.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations15,8189.6%
Local Government Employees9,3905.7%
State Government Employees15,6689.5%
Federal Government Employees3,0251.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3280.2%
Total164,765100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lexington

According to the labor force statistics for Lexington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (261,182), 68.0% or 177,604 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 8,703 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.5% or 20,099 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.5% or 1,367 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lexington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,811 (41.1%)1,367 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Years25,314 (76.8%)2,050 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years22,432 (87.1%)942 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years20,099 (87.5%)824 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,135 (85.3%)1,192 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years30,991 (82.4%)1,116 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years14,145 (74.2%)509 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years10,673 (59.0%)352 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,464 (31.7%)254 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,517 (9.1%)74 (4.9%)
Total177,604 (68.0%)8,703 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington

According to labor force statistics for Lexington, 81.1% of individuals (134,504) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (165,849) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 4,977 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 68,027 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 787 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,570 (61.9%)1,272 (10.4%)
High School Diploma21,623 (72.0%)1,562 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree37,229 (80.9%)2,117 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68,027 (87.7%)1,551 (2.0%)
Total134,504 (81.1%)6,136 (3.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lexington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington are Community & Social Service (24,013 | 14.2%), Management (17,921 | 10.6%), Education Instruction & Library (14,372 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,232 | 8.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (11,392 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lexington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.9%), Computers & Mathematics (77.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.5%), Health Technologists (69.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (63.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,914 (60.9%)7,007 (39.1%)
Business & Financial4,733 (47.8%)5,158 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,946 (69.8%)3,446 (30.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,477 (77.2%)1,029 (22.8%)
Architecture & Engineering3,504 (79.9%)879 (20.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science965 (38.6%)1,538 (61.5%)
Community & Social Service 9,813 (40.9%)14,200 (59.1%)
Education, Arts & Media1,332 (45.0%)1,628 (55.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,289 (48.8%)1,353 (51.2%)
Education Instruction & Library5,211 (36.3%)9,161 (63.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,981 (49.0%)2,058 (50.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,336 (30.5%)9,896 (69.5%)
Health Technologists3,281 (30.5%)7,465 (69.5%)
Total (Category)37,742 (48.7%)39,707 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lexington are Food Preparation & Serving (10,078 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,364 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (5,296 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (4,497 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (2,396 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Lexington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.6%), Security & Protection (78.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.5%), Personal Care & Service (71.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support834 (18.5%)3,663 (81.5%)
Security & Protection1,868 (78.0%)528 (22.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,097 (75.0%)365 (25.0%)
Law Enforcement771 (82.6%)163 (17.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,028 (40.0%)6,050 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,185 (59.4%)2,179 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,525 (28.8%)3,771 (71.2%)
Total (Category)11,440 (41.4%)16,191 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lexington are Office & Administration (18,100 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (17,379 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lexington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,882 (51.1%)8,497 (48.9%)
Office & Administration5,321 (29.4%)12,779 (70.6%)
Total (Category)14,203 (40.0%)21,276 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lexington are Construction & Extraction (4,946 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,397 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,098 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lexington

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry894 (81.4%)204 (18.6%)
Construction & Extraction4,607 (93.1%)339 (6.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,156 (92.9%)241 (7.1%)
Total (Category)8,657 (91.7%)784 (8.3%)
Total (Overall)86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lexington are Production (7,958 | 4.7%), Material Moving (6,161 | 3.6%), and Transportation (4,613 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lexington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,618 (70.6%)2,340 (29.4%)
Transportation4,083 (88.5%)530 (11.5%)
Material Moving4,570 (74.2%)1,591 (25.8%)
Total (Category)14,271 (76.2%)4,461 (23.8%)
Total (Overall)86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

Employment Industries in Lexington

The major employment industries in Lexington include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,691 | 15.2%), Educational Services (23,708 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (20,887 | 12.4%), Manufacturing (15,392 | 9.1%), and Professional & Scientific (12,883 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Lexington

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

The Lexington industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.5%), Construction (85.6%), and Utilities (77.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), Educational Services (58.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (54.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,666 (71.2%)675 (28.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction91 (87.5%)13 (12.5%)
Construction6,457 (85.6%)1,087 (14.4%)
Manufacturing10,948 (71.1%)4,444 (28.9%)
Wholesale Trade2,714 (71.4%)1,085 (28.6%)
Retail Trade10,853 (52.0%)10,034 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,788 (74.1%)1,677 (25.9%)
Utilities529 (77.8%)151 (22.2%)
Information1,427 (64.6%)782 (35.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,828 (49.3%)2,912 (50.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,726 (52.7%)1,550 (47.3%)
Professional & Scientific7,242 (56.2%)5,641 (43.8%)
Enterprise Management250 (73.8%)89 (26.3%)
Administrative & Support3,808 (59.3%)2,614 (40.7%)
Educational Services9,969 (42.0%)13,739 (58.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,397 (24.9%)19,294 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,164 (57.3%)1,611 (42.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,765 (45.4%)6,926 (54.6%)
Public Administration3,077 (53.6%)2,658 (46.4%)
Total86,313 (51.1%)82,419 (48.8%)

Education in Lexington

School Enrollment in Lexington

The most common levels of schooling among the 89,634 students in Lexington are college / undergraduate (28,074 | 31.3%), elementary school (14,846 | 16.6%), and high school (14,374 | 16.0%).
School Enrollment in Lexington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,4935.0%
Kindergarten3,4703.9%
Elementary School14,84616.6%
Middle School14,36916.0%
High School14,37416.0%
College / Undergraduate28,07431.3%
Graduate / Professional10,00811.2%
Total89,634100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington

Out of a total of 89,634 students who are enrolled in schools in Lexington, 14,073 (15.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 75,561 (84.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,231 (66.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,897 (92.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,110 (33.2%)2,231 (66.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,371 (80.6%)3,461 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,147 (84.6%)2,764 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,284 (85.0%)1,645 (15.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,906 (91.3%)852 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16,897 (92.4%)1,398 (7.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,681 (88.6%)859 (11.4%)
35 Years and over3,191 (79.2%)837 (20.8%)
Total75,561 (84.3%)14,073 (15.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington

Business (18,411 | 17.6%), science & technology (11,746 | 11.3%), education (11,446 | 11.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (8,694 | 8.3%), and engineering (8,439 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 104,433 individuals in Lexington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,8223.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,6948.3%
Physical & Health Sciences3,0502.9%
Psychology4,3994.2%
Social Sciences8,0367.7%
Engineering8,4398.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies6210.6%
Science & Technology11,74611.3%
Business18,41117.6%
Education11,44611.0%
Literature & Languages5,5085.3%
Liberal Arts & History5,0754.9%
Visual & Performing Arts3,5473.4%
Communications4,8494.6%
Arts & Humanities6,7906.5%
Total104,433100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lexington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lexington are males with 2 vehicles (40,601, accounting for 48.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (36,631, making up 51.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,560 (4.2%)2,033 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle18,257 (21.7%)20,606 (26.2%)
2 Vehicles40,601 (48.3%)36,631 (46.7%)
3 Vehicles14,653 (17.4%)13,354 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles5,361 (6.4%)4,084 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,697 (2.0%)1,810 (2.3%)
Total84,129 (100.0%)78,518 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lexington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lexington are 15 to 19 minutes (34,117 commuters, 22.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (29,924 commuters, 19.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (25,690 commuters, 17.0%).
Commute Time in Lexington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1862.8%
5 to 9 Minutes15,81610.4%
10 to 14 Minutes25,69017.0%
15 to 19 Minutes34,11722.6%
20 to 24 Minutes29,92419.8%
25 to 29 Minutes9,7626.5%
30 to 34 Minutes15,33010.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3,0562.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,6781.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4,4622.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3,5902.4%
90 or more Minutes2,7131.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lexington

The most common commute times in Lexington are 15 to 19 minutes (17,035 commuters, 21.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (17,082 commuters, 23.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lexington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,422 (3.1%)1,764 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,768 (10.0%)8,048 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes13,040 (16.8%)12,650 (17.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,035 (21.9%)17,082 (23.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes14,916 (19.2%)15,008 (20.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,587 (5.9%)5,175 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,176 (10.5%)7,154 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,603 (2.1%)1,453 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,821 (2.3%)857 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,665 (3.4%)1,797 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,081 (2.7%)1,509 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes1,591 (2.1%)1,122 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lexington are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,829, 13.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (11,373, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,898 (3.7%)1,393 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,681 (2.2%)969 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,799 (4.9%)2,284 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,002 (6.4%)4,122 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,305 (9.4%)6,679 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,747 (13.8%)10,528 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,829 (13.9%)11,373 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,472 (12.2%)8,297 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,505 (5.8%)5,819 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,658 (6.0%)6,571 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,023 (3.9%)2,630 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,286 (1.7%)1,052 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,491 (8.4%)5,677 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,009 (7.7%)6,225 (8.5%)
Total77,705 (100.0%)73,619 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington

Of the total 134,229 dwellings in Lexington, owner-occupied units account for 72,656 (54.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 61,573 (45.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72,65654.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61,57345.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units134,229100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44,40033.1%
2-Person Household45,99834.3%
3-Person Household19,23614.3%
4+ Person Household24,59518.3%
Total Housing Units134,229100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,121 (43.1%)25,279 (56.9%)
2-Person Household27,972 (60.8%)18,026 (39.2%)
3-Person Household10,734 (55.8%)8,502 (44.2%)
4+ Person Household14,829 (60.3%)9,766 (39.7%)
Total Housing Units72,656 (54.1%)61,573 (45.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,626 (31.3%)5,767 (68.7%)
High School Diploma9,285 (43.3%)12,180 (56.7%)
College/Associate Degree19,277 (46.3%)22,400 (53.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,468 (66.1%)21,226 (33.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years37,69128.1%
35 to 44 Years23,86117.8%
45 to 54 Years21,42216.0%
55 to 64 Years22,84617.0%
65 to 74 Years16,74012.5%
75 to 84 Years8,5386.4%
85 Years and Over3,1312.3%
Total134,229100.0%

Housing Finances in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied72,656 (54.1%)$92,370
Renter-Occupied61,573 (45.9%)$38,373
Average134,229 (100.0%)$61,526

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,021 (1.4%)3,645 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999836 (1.1%)4,027 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,051 (1.5%)3,599 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,309 (1.8%)3,951 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,111 (2.9%)4,555 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,140 (5.7%)8,581 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,700 (9.2%)9,478 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,895 (16.4%)11,789 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,925 (15.0%)5,645 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,870 (21.8%)4,170 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more16,798 (23.1%)2,133 (3.5%)
Total72,656 (100.0%)61,573 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,429 (3.3%)1,391 (2.3%)
$300 to $4999,118 (12.6%)2,399 (3.9%)
$500 to $79911,906 (16.4%)14,493 (23.5%)
$800 to $9997,438 (10.2%)13,765 (22.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,937 (27.4%)20,471 (33.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,760 (14.8%)4,803 (7.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,286 (7.3%)1,370 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,377 (3.3%)322 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more3,405 (4.7%)255 (0.4%)
Total72,656 (100.0%)61,573 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached81,75460.9%
Single Unit, Attached9,0566.8%
2 Unit Apartments4,4383.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,8924.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,2836.9%
10 or more Apartments22,46716.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,3391.0%
Total134,229100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached65,908 (80.6%)15,846 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached3,659 (40.4%)5,397 (59.6%)
2 Unit Apartments309 (7.0%)4,129 (93.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments469 (8.0%)5,423 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments356 (3.8%)8,927 (96.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,013 (4.5%)21,454 (95.5%)
Mobile Home / Other942 (70.4%)397 (29.6%)
Total72,656 (54.1%)61,573 (45.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room147 (0.2%)3,159 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,106 (1.5%)16,561 (26.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,998 (22.0%)29,601 (48.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,914 (37.0%)9,460 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms28,491 (39.2%)2,792 (4.5%)
Total72,656 (100.0%)61,573 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas41,197 (56.7%)16,239 (26.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas677 (0.9%)632 (1.0%)
Electricity30,291 (41.7%)44,167 (71.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene78 (0.1%)77 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke39 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels236 (0.3%)219 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used138 (0.2%)239 (0.4%)
Total72,656 (100.0%)61,573 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,364 (1.9%)8,918 (14.5%)
1 Vehicle19,861 (27.3%)28,350 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles35,392 (48.7%)18,855 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles16,039 (22.1%)5,450 (8.8%)
Total72,656 (100.0%)61,573 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lexington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lexington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units22,78949,867
Median Property Value$223,800$213,400
Median Household Income$70,739$12,768
Monthly Housing Costs$510$3,399
Real Estate Taxes$1,963$1,009

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,089 (4.8%)668 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,753 (7.7%)3,008 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,856 (56.4%)31,663 (63.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,861 (21.3%)10,309 (20.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,370 (6.0%)2,737 (5.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999482 (2.1%)967 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more378 (1.7%)515 (1.0%)
Total22,789 (100.0%)49,867 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,122 (4.9%)1,058 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,505 (11.0%)735 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,976 (8.7%)1,966 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,297 (10.1%)2,164 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,263 (18.7%)4,403 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,924 (12.8%)7,632 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,672 (16.1%)8,001 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more4,030 (17.7%)12,198 (24.5%)
Total22,789 (100.0%)49,867 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lexington

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lexington
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,440 (32.7%)100,151 (200.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,350 (19.1%)21,785 (43.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,723 (11.9%)12,721 (25.5%)
4.0x or more8,059 (35.4%)6,185 (12.4%)
Total22,789 (100.0%)49,867 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,646 (11.6%)150 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,994 (21.9%)3,240 (6.5%)
$800 to $1,49914,420 (63.3%)11,009 (22.1%)
Total22,789 (100.0%)49,867 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years21,733 (96.7%)746 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years48,752 (96.9%)1,544 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years39,997 (90.9%)3,986 (9.1%)
26 to 34 Years37,601 (87.4%)5,405 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years37,004 (89.4%)4,391 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years34,059 (91.9%)2,988 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years34,453 (93.9%)2,255 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years26,151 (99.3%)186 (0.7%)
75 Years and older15,886 (99.7%)48 (0.3%)
Total295,636 (93.2%)21,549 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born21,733 (96.7%)746 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48,752 (96.9%)1,544 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,997 (90.9%)3,986 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039,233 (88.3%)5,186 (11.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,971 (88.6%)6,529 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99950,564 (92.7%)4,005 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99938,037 (93.0%)2,871 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over109,041 (97.7%)2,540 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,283 (41.3%)12,916 (57.5%)
6 to 18 Years18,101 (36.0%)32,462 (64.5%)
19 to 25 Years6,884 (15.7%)33,973 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years7,542 (17.5%)31,117 (72.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,948 (16.8%)31,219 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,653 (18.0%)28,401 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,851 (24.1%)28,010 (76.3%)
65 to 74 Years24,846 (94.3%)16,547 (62.8%)
75 Years and over15,743 (98.8%)10,336 (64.9%)
Total104,851 (33.1%)224,981 (70.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years202 (2.1%)6 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years2,128 (8.6%)994 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,462 (7.6%)3,098 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years7,580 (13.5%)8,274 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,877 (23.9%)3,238 (22.7%)
75 Years and over3,027 (47.6%)4,904 (51.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (0.8%)6 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years197 (0.8%)100 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years453 (1.0%)244 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,725 (3.1%)1,647 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,265 (10.5%)887 (6.2%)
75 Years and over1,532 (24.1%)1,778 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years125 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years168 (0.7%)62 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years551 (1.2%)453 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,732 (3.1%)1,353 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years481 (4.0%)600 (4.2%)
75 Years and over492 (7.7%)932 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,797 (7.2%)794 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,308 (5.0%)2,197 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,456 (6.1%)3,364 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years386 (3.2%)653 (4.6%)
75 Years and over564 (8.9%)1,342 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years157 (0.6%)105 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years436 (0.9%)251 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,502 (6.2%)4,944 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,426 (11.8%)2,217 (15.5%)
75 Years and over1,861 (29.3%)3,599 (37.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years236 (0.9%)222 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years160 (0.4%)178 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,033 (1.8%)1,527 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years289 (2.4%)563 (3.9%)
75 Years and over508 (8.0%)1,316 (13.7%)

Technology Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop109,08381.3%
Smartphone121,92790.8%
Tablet89,28566.5%
No Computing Device6,1474.6%
Total134,229100.0%

Internet Access in Lexington

Internet Access in Lexington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1650.1%
Broadband Home104,61477.9%
Cellular Data Only13,68510.2%
Satellite Internet5,4774.1%
No Internet13,2179.9%
Total134,229100.0%

Lexington Summary

Lexington, Kentucky is the second-largest city in the state and the county seat of Fayette County. It is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of the state, and is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. The city is home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and several other colleges and universities.

History

The area that is now Lexington was first settled in 1775 by William McConnell and his family. The city was officially founded in 1782 and named after the Battle of Lexington in Massachusetts. The city quickly grew and became an important center for trade and commerce. It was also a major center for the slave trade in the early 19th century.
During the Civil War, Lexington was a major Confederate stronghold and was the site of several battles. After the war, the city experienced a period of economic growth and development. In the late 19th century, Lexington became a major center for the horse racing industry, and the city is still known for its horse farms and racetracks.

Geography

Lexington is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. The city is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green pastures. The city is located at the intersection of two major highways, I-64 and I-75.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 45 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

Lexington has a diverse economy that is driven by education, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Kentucky, Lexmark International, and Amazon. The city is also a major center for the horse racing industry, and is home to several major racetracks.
The city has a strong tourism industry, and is home to several popular attractions, including the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington History Museum, and the Mary Todd Lincoln House.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Lexington was 321,959. The city has a diverse population, with a majority of the population being white (71.2%), followed by African American (20.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income in the city is $50,936, and the median home value is $179,400.
Lexington is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and culture. The city is home to several major employers, and is a major center for the horse racing industry. The city has a diverse population and a strong economy, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lexington?
Total Population of Lexington is 321,354.
What is the Total Male Population of Lexington?
Total Male Population of Lexington is 157,988.
What is the Total Female Population of Lexington?
Total Female Population of Lexington is 163,366.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lexington?
There are 96.71 Males per 100 Females in Lexington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lexington?
There are 103.40 Females per 100 Males in Lexington.
What is the Median Population Age in Lexington?
Median Population Age in Lexington is 35.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lexington
Average Family Size in Lexington is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lexington
Average Household Size in Lexington is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lexington?
Per Capita income in Lexington is $37,475.
What is the Median Family Income in Lexington?
Median Family Income in Lexington is $84,028.
What is the Median Household income in Lexington?
Median Household Income in Lexington is $61,526.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lexington?
Income or Wage Gap in Lexington is 23.5%.
Women in Lexington earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lexington?
Family Income Deficit in Lexington is $10,514.
Families that are below poverty line in Lexington earn $10,514 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lexington?
There are 177,604 People in the Labor Forcein in Lexington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lexington?
68.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Lexington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lexington?
Unemployment Rate in Lexington is 4.9%.