Lexington, KY

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Lexington Overview

321,276
TOTAL POPULATION
158,371
MALE POPULATION
162,905
FEMALE POPULATION
97.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,953
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,263
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,087
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,247
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
178,242
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lexington Area Codes

Race in Lexington

The most populous races in Lexington are White / Caucasian (230,704 | 71.8%), Black / African American (47,240 | 14.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,839 | 7.4%).
Race in Lexington
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,2484.1%
Black / African American47,24014.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific490.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,8397.4%
Native / Alaskan5840.2%
White / Caucasian230,70471.8%
Two or more Races20,4156.4%
Some other Race9,0362.8%
Total321,276100.0%

Ancestry in Lexington

The most populous ancestries reported in Lexington are English (41,951 | 13.1%), German (40,241 | 12.5%), Irish (35,948 | 11.2%), American (26,026 | 8.1%), and Mexican (15,655 | 4.9%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Lexington residents.
Ancestry in Lexington
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan800.0%
African1,8740.6%
Albanian2060.1%
Alsatian10.0%
American26,0268.1%
Apache290.0%
Arab3,1001.0%
Argentinean1380.0%
Armenian1550.1%
Australian720.0%
Austrian5120.2%
Bahamian520.0%
Basque160.0%
Belgian4560.1%
Belizean380.0%
Bhutanese1,4810.5%
Blackfeet550.0%
Brazilian680.0%
British3,5091.1%
Bulgarian2360.1%
Burmese1,2150.4%
Cajun1350.0%
Cambodian430.0%
Canadian4540.1%
Cape Verdean700.0%
Carpatho Rusyn230.0%
Central American2,9540.9%
Central American Indian1690.1%
Cherokee7710.2%
Cheyenne50.0%
Chickasaw330.0%
Chilean810.0%
Choctaw220.0%
Colombian3150.1%
Costa Rican790.0%
Croatian1890.1%
Cuban6290.2%
Czech4130.1%
Czechoslovakian2980.1%
Danish5890.2%
Dominican1190.0%
Dutch2,6400.8%
Eastern European6890.2%
Ecuadorian250.0%
Egyptian3030.1%
English41,95113.1%
Ethiopian810.0%
European7,7592.4%
Filipino2200.1%
Finnish1270.0%
French5,0271.6%
French American Indian40.0%
French Canadian8570.3%
German40,24112.5%
German Russian640.0%
Ghanaian2450.1%
Greek8580.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan7510.2%
Guyanese220.0%
Haitian2100.1%
Honduran1,5360.5%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian8390.3%
Icelander290.0%
Indian (Asian)4,0571.3%
Indonesian40.0%
Inupiat50.0%
Iranian6750.2%
Iraqi2210.1%
Irish35,94811.2%
Iroquois830.0%
Israeli440.0%
Italian8,9672.8%
Jamaican4660.2%
Japanese4130.1%
Jordanian1460.1%
Kenyan660.0%
Korean1,1970.4%
Laotian1740.1%
Latvian300.0%
Lebanese5280.2%
Lithuanian3820.1%
Luxembourger190.0%
Macedonian780.0%
Malaysian350.0%
Mexican15,6554.9%
Mexican American Indian3990.1%
Mongolian180.0%
Moroccan510.0%
Native Hawaiian390.0%
Navajo710.0%
New Zealander480.0%
Nicaraguan340.0%
Nigerian1,1070.3%
Northern European6080.2%
Norwegian1,5350.5%
Okinawan160.0%
Osage330.0%
Pakistani3400.1%
Palestinian2210.1%
Panamanian2720.1%
Paraguayan110.0%
Pennsylvania German220.0%
Peruvian4710.2%
Polish4,9371.5%
Portuguese5510.2%
Potawatomi110.0%
Puerto Rican1,6850.5%
Romanian1620.1%
Russian1,3090.4%
Salvadoran2780.1%
Samoan490.0%
Scandinavian1,0100.3%
Scotch-Irish6,2771.9%
Scottish8,0502.5%
Seminole230.0%
Senegalese900.0%
Serbian250.0%
Shoshone70.0%
Sierra Leonean210.0%
Sioux180.0%
Slavic310.0%
Slovak3120.1%
Slovene1480.1%
South African1060.0%
South American1,4750.5%
South American Indian200.0%
Spaniard4390.1%
Spanish2670.1%
Sri Lankan6260.2%
Subsaharan African5,9131.8%
Sudanese1070.0%
Swedish1,8140.6%
Swiss7910.3%
Syrian1690.1%
Thai3,5651.1%
Tohono O'Odham290.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian990.0%
Turkish2660.1%
Ukrainian7660.2%
Venezuelan4340.1%
Vietnamese1000.0%
Welsh3,0390.9%
West Indian260.0%
Yugoslavian690.0%
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Immigrants in Lexington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lexington came from Asia (12,244 | 3.8%), Latin America (10,415 | 3.2%), Central America (8,202 | 2.5%), Mexico (6,271 | 1.9%), and Africa (5,847 | 1.8%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Lexington residents.
Immigrants in Lexington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan690.0%
Africa5,8471.8%
Albania1010.0%
Argentina1480.1%
Asia12,2443.8%
Australia250.0%
Austria310.0%
Bahamas630.0%
Bangladesh1120.0%
Belarus680.0%
Belgium50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina470.0%
Brazil1460.1%
Bulgaria2550.1%
Cambodia2490.1%
Cameroon240.0%
Canada5550.2%
Caribbean8420.3%
Central America8,2022.5%
Chile770.0%
China2,6350.8%
Colombia2760.1%
Congo7920.3%
Costa Rica720.0%
Croatia340.0%
Cuba1860.1%
Czechoslovakia110.0%
Dominican Republic510.0%
Eastern Africa1,3530.4%
Eastern Asia4,2321.3%
Eastern Europe1,5500.5%
Ecuador300.0%
Egypt1510.1%
El Salvador1290.0%
England4220.1%
Ethiopia810.0%
Europe3,6651.1%
Fiji10.0%
France2010.1%
Germany4490.1%
Ghana3250.1%
Greece270.0%
Guatemala4850.2%
Guyana150.0%
Haiti2010.1%
Honduras1,0560.3%
Hong Kong650.0%
Hungary550.0%
India2,1880.7%
Indonesia640.0%
Iran4980.2%
Iraq7620.2%
Ireland2580.1%
Israel1310.0%
Italy1640.1%
Jamaica2210.1%
Japan8420.3%
Jordan1990.1%
Kazakhstan240.0%
Kenya2920.1%
Korea7120.2%
Kuwait770.0%
Latin America10,4153.2%
Latvia100.0%
Lebanon630.0%
Liberia610.0%
Malaysia180.0%
Mexico6,2711.9%
Middle Africa2,4140.7%
Moldova180.0%
Morocco260.0%
Nepal1,3100.4%
Netherlands370.0%
Nigeria7260.2%
North Macedonia160.0%
Northern Africa2200.1%
Northern Europe1,1440.4%
Norway520.0%
Oceania1060.0%
Pakistan2080.1%
Panama1800.1%
Peru3060.1%
Philippines3510.1%
Poland1240.0%
Romania120.0%
Russia1830.1%
Saudi Arabia470.0%
Scotland370.0%
Senegal840.0%
Sierra Leone90.0%
Singapore190.0%
South Africa1520.1%
South America1,3710.4%
South Central Asia4,8381.5%
South Eastern Asia1,1710.4%
Southern Europe2220.1%
Spain310.0%
Sri Lanka650.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines90.0%
Sweden1400.0%
Switzerland260.0%
Syria2960.1%
Taiwan1050.0%
Thailand880.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1040.0%
Turkey1250.0%
Uganda270.0%
Ukraine3930.1%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela3730.1%
Vietnam3540.1%
Western Africa1,3120.4%
Western Asia1,8200.6%
Western Europe7490.2%
Zaire1,3840.4%
Zimbabwe110.0%
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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 (16,692 | 10.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,091 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,361 (5.9%)8,940 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years9,574 (6.0%)9,137 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years9,322 (5.9%)8,864 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years11,386 (7.2%)11,351 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years16,692 (10.5%)17,091 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years13,060 (8.3%)12,338 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years11,591 (7.3%)11,191 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years11,128 (7.0%)11,407 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years10,306 (6.5%)9,250 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years9,565 (6.0%)9,346 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years9,297 (5.9%)8,988 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years8,839 (5.6%)8,799 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years8,676 (5.5%)10,217 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years7,097 (4.5%)8,543 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years5,453 (3.4%)6,365 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years3,783 (2.4%)4,821 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,610 (1.0%)3,253 (2.0%)
85 Years and over1,631 (1.0%)3,004 (1.8%)
Total158,371 (100.0%)162,905 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lexington

Median Family Size in Lexington

The median family size in Lexington is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (54,674 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,218 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lexington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple54,674 (72.0%)3.02
Single Male/Father6,218 (8.2%)2.44
Single Female/Mother15,058 (19.8%)2.83
Total Families75,950 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Lexington

The median household size in Lexington is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15,058 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (60,154 | 44.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lexington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple54,674 (40.2%)3.04
Single Male/Father6,218 (4.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother15,058 (11.1%)3.08
Non-family60,154 (44.2%)1.30
Total Households136,104 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington

Out of a total of 136,104 households in Lexington, 75,950 (55.8%) are family households, while 60,154 (44.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,900, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,946.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,946 (33.8%)
2-Person Households34,900 (25.6%)11,403 (8.4%)
3-Person Households17,532 (12.9%)1,810 (1.3%)
4-Person Households14,718 (10.8%)785 (0.6%)
5-Person Households5,442 (4.0%)136 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,259 (1.7%)49 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,099 (0.8%)25 (0.0%)
Total75,950 (55.8%)60,154 (44.2%)

Female Fertility in Lexington

Fertility by Age in Lexington

Average fertility rate in Lexington is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lexington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years73 (1.7%)6.0
20 to 34 years3,267 (76.6%)80.0
35 to 50 years923 (21.6%)29.0
Total4,263 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington

67.0% of women with births (4,263) 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 25.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,166 (66.3%)1,101 (33.7%)
35 to 50 years691 (74.9%)232 (25.1%)
Total2,856 (67.0%)1,407 (33.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lexington

Average fertility rate in Lexington is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School463 (10.9%)47.0
High School Diploma820 (19.2%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree1,220 (28.6%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree976 (22.9%)44.0
Graduate Degree784 (18.4%)60.0
Total4,263 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington

33.0% 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 college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 56.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School274 (59.2%)189 (40.8%)
High School Diploma464 (56.6%)356 (43.4%)
College or Associate's Degree526 (43.1%)694 (56.9%)
Bachelor's Degree824 (84.4%)152 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree768 (98.0%)16 (2.0%)
Total2,856 (67.0%)1,407 (33.0%)

Income in Lexington

Income Overview in Lexington

Per Capita Income in Lexington is $40,953, while median incomes of families and households are $91,263 and $66,087 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income321,276$40,953
Median Family Income75,950$91,263
Mean Family Income75,950$121,907
Median Household Income136,104$66,087
Mean Household Income136,104$96,124
Income Deficit75,950$11,247
Wage / Income Gap (%)321,27623.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)321,27676.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index321,2760.49

Earnings by Sex in Lexington

Average Earnings in Lexington are $37,099, $42,791 for men and $32,546 for women, a difference of 23.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Lexington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male98,497 (51.7%)$42,791
Female91,980 (48.3%)$32,546
Total190,477 (100.0%)$37,099

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington

The most common earnings brackets in Lexington are $100,000+ for men (15,754 | 16.0%) and $100,000+ for women (7,388 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,012 (5.1%)5,761 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,382 (3.4%)4,860 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,543 (3.6%)5,230 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,700 (2.7%)3,380 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,513 (3.6%)3,842 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,645 (2.7%)2,778 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,112 (3.2%)2,511 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,872 (1.9%)2,351 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,420 (2.5%)3,184 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,175 (3.2%)3,797 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,486 (5.6%)5,937 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,951 (5.0%)5,414 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,689 (4.8%)5,439 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,075 (5.1%)5,218 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,350 (4.4%)3,979 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,058 (4.1%)3,363 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,985 (8.1%)6,338 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,303 (5.4%)4,316 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,472 (9.6%)6,894 (7.5%)
$100,000+15,754 (16.0%)7,388 (8.0%)
Total98,497 (100.0%)91,980 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Average earnings in Lexington are $52,258 for men and $40,792 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,304, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,589. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,826, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,796.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,589$22,796
High School Diploma$36,629$28,989
College or Associate's Degree$45,238$35,495
Bachelor's Degree$65,657$46,917
Graduate Degree$83,304$63,826
Total$52,258$40,792

Family Income in Lexington

Family Income Brackets in Lexington

According to the Lexington family income data, there are 15,190 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,215 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lexington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,6583.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2151.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993,5704.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,2535.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996,5328.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912,30416.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910,78514.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915,19020.0%
$150,000 to $199,9998,65811.4%
$200,000+10,86114.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington

5-person families (4,759 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lexington with $113,458 per family, while 2-person families (38,299 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $42,045 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families38,299 (50.4%)$84,090
3-Person Families16,177 (21.3%)$91,532
4-Person Families13,934 (18.3%)$112,063
5-Person Families4,759 (6.3%)$113,458
6-Person Families1,883 (2.5%)$83,302
7+ Person Families898 (1.2%)$75,968
Total75,950 (100.0%)$91,263

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington

The median family income in Lexington is $91,263, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,138) having the highest median family income of $132,049, while families with no earners (8,688) have the lowest median family income of $59,852, accounting for 9.4% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,688 (11.4%)$59,852
1 Earner23,800 (31.3%)$62,218
2 Earners36,324 (47.8%)$114,273
3+ Earners7,138 (9.4%)$132,049
Total75,950 (100.0%)$91,263

Household Income in Lexington

Household Income Brackets in Lexington

With 23,818 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lexington, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 4,764 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 $10,0008,3026.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,7643.5%
$15,000 to $24,99911,1618.2%
$25,000 to $34,99911,1618.2%
$35,000 to $49,99916,33212.0%
$50,000 to $74,99923,81817.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916,19611.9%
$100,000 to $149,99921,09615.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910,4807.7%
$200,000+12,7949.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington

The median household income in Lexington is $66,087, with the highest median household income of $85,134 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43,699 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,833, with 13,642 households (10.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,642 (10.0%)$25,833
25 to 44 Years48,626 (35.7%)$71,960
45 to 64 Years43,699 (32.1%)$85,134
65+ Years30,137 (22.1%)$59,409
Total136,104 (100.0%)$66,087

Poverty in Lexington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington

With 13.9% poverty level for males and 16.0% 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 6,525 males (33.7%) and 7,565 females (39.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,109 (23.1%)1,674 (19.3%)
5 Years416 (24.0%)365 (21.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,845 (15.8%)2,098 (19.2%)
12 to 14 Years573 (11.0%)704 (13.9%)
15 Years339 (18.0%)241 (14.3%)
16 and 17 Years600 (15.9%)462 (12.8%)
18 to 24 Years6,525 (33.7%)7,565 (39.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,249 (9.4%)3,942 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,937 (9.3%)2,268 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,490 (8.1%)1,797 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,748 (10.2%)1,877 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years703 (5.7%)851 (5.8%)
75 Years and over532 (7.8%)1,269 (12.2%)
Total21,066 (13.9%)25,113 (16.0%)

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 94.3% of males and 94.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,009 (76.9%)7,023 (80.7%)
5 Years1,318 (76.0%)1,374 (79.0%)
6 to 11 Years9,822 (84.2%)8,857 (80.8%)
12 to 14 Years4,635 (89.0%)4,368 (86.1%)
15 Years1,539 (82.0%)1,446 (85.7%)
16 and 17 Years3,186 (84.2%)3,139 (87.2%)
18 to 24 Years12,837 (66.3%)11,717 (60.8%)
25 to 34 Years21,636 (90.6%)19,456 (83.2%)
35 to 44 Years18,794 (90.7%)18,228 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years16,841 (91.9%)16,447 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years15,424 (89.8%)17,031 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,621 (94.3%)13,860 (94.2%)
75 Years and over6,301 (92.2%)9,166 (87.8%)
Total130,963 (86.1%)132,112 (84.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lexington show that 3.6% or 1,989 of the total 54,674 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.7%, comprising of 128 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 757 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,721 (97.6%)757 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children18,337 (96.5%)658 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children3,292 (88.1%)446 (11.9%)
5 or more Children335 (72.4%)128 (27.7%)
Total52,685 (96.4%)1,989 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington

According to the poverty data in Lexington, 15.0% or 931 single-father households and 24.7% or 3,718 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 155 households (42.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 152 households (72.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children191 (7.4%)548 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children585 (17.9%)2,022 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children155 (42.0%)996 (60.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)152 (72.7%)
Total931 (15.0%)3,718 (24.7%)

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

The poverty data for Lexington shows that 1,989 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 4,649 of the single-parent households (21.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (27.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 152 household (72.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children757 (2.4%)739 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children658 (3.5%)2,607 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children446 (11.9%)1,151 (57.1%)
5 or more Children128 (27.7%)152 (72.7%)
Total1,989 (3.6%)4,649 (21.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Lexington

Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington

Among the 165,422 employed individuals in Lexington, private company employees (105,592 | 63.8%), not-for-profit organizations (16,606 | 10.0%), and state government employees (15,958 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees105,59263.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,1493.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,2125.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations16,60610.0%
Local Government Employees9,5485.8%
State Government Employees15,9589.7%
Federal Government Employees3,0481.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3090.2%
Total165,422100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lexington

According to the labor force statistics for Lexington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (262,506), 67.9% or 178,242 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 8,912 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.6% or 22,503 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.2% or 1,486 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lexington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,164 (42.6%)1,486 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Years26,249 (77.7%)2,336 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years22,503 (88.6%)1,125 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,775 (86.8%)672 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years35,693 (84.8%)964 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years31,207 (83.9%)1,373 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years13,264 (75.2%)318 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years11,034 (58.4%)221 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,869 (32.3%)275 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,611 (8.9%)68 (4.2%)
Total178,242 (67.9%)8,912 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington

According to labor force statistics for Lexington, 81.4% of individuals (133,494) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (163,998) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 4,672 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 68,610 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 814 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,827 (61.2%)1,330 (10.4%)
High School Diploma21,189 (72.8%)1,484 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree35,842 (81.7%)1,799 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68,610 (87.7%)1,486 (1.9%)
Total133,494 (81.4%)5,740 (3.5%)

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 (24,191 | 14.3%), Management (18,306 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (14,405 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,398 | 8.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (12,343 | 7.3%).
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 (78.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (70.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (60.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,210 (61.2%)7,096 (38.8%)
Business & Financial4,747 (50.2%)4,714 (49.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,539 (69.2%)3,804 (30.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,682 (75.1%)1,223 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering3,647 (78.7%)988 (21.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,210 (43.2%)1,593 (56.8%)
Community & Social Service 10,208 (42.2%)13,983 (57.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,214 (41.7%)1,696 (58.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,282 (46.6%)1,470 (53.4%)
Education Instruction & Library5,714 (39.7%)8,691 (60.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,998 (48.4%)2,126 (51.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,267 (29.6%)10,131 (70.4%)
Health Technologists3,226 (29.4%)7,758 (70.6%)
Total (Category)38,971 (49.5%)39,728 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lexington are Food Preparation & Serving (9,381 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,646 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,881 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (4,823 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (2,652 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Lexington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.3%), Security & Protection (80.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.6%), Personal Care & Service (75.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support841 (17.4%)3,982 (82.6%)
Security & Protection2,122 (80.0%)530 (20.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,267 (75.7%)406 (24.3%)
Law Enforcement855 (87.3%)124 (12.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,783 (40.3%)5,598 (59.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,446 (61.0%)2,200 (39.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,178 (24.1%)3,703 (75.9%)
Total (Category)11,370 (41.5%)16,013 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lexington are Office & Administration (18,896 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (16,274 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lexington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,557 (52.6%)7,717 (47.4%)
Office & Administration5,687 (30.1%)13,209 (69.9%)
Total (Category)14,244 (40.5%)20,926 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lexington are Construction & Extraction (4,893 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,446 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (915 | 0.5%).
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 & Forestry786 (85.9%)129 (14.1%)
Construction & Extraction4,591 (93.8%)302 (6.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,214 (93.3%)232 (6.7%)
Total (Category)8,591 (92.8%)663 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lexington are Production (8,051 | 4.8%), Material Moving (6,325 | 3.7%), and Transportation (4,569 | 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
Production5,423 (67.4%)2,628 (32.6%)
Transportation4,025 (88.1%)544 (11.9%)
Material Moving4,742 (75.0%)1,583 (25.0%)
Total (Category)14,190 (74.9%)4,755 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

Employment Industries in Lexington

The major employment industries in Lexington include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,773 | 15.2%), Educational Services (24,321 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (20,552 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (15,660 | 9.2%), and Professional & Scientific (13,842 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Lexington

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

The Lexington industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), Educational Services (55.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (51.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,466 (67.2%)714 (32.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,599 (85.6%)1,113 (14.4%)
Manufacturing10,830 (69.2%)4,830 (30.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,479 (72.3%)949 (27.7%)
Retail Trade10,838 (52.7%)9,714 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,418 (75.4%)1,765 (24.6%)
Utilities560 (74.5%)192 (25.5%)
Information1,328 (61.5%)830 (38.5%)
Finance & Insurance2,690 (49.7%)2,726 (50.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,636 (54.1%)1,390 (45.9%)
Professional & Scientific7,692 (55.6%)6,150 (44.4%)
Enterprise Management258 (74.1%)90 (25.9%)
Administrative & Support4,092 (58.7%)2,878 (41.3%)
Educational Services10,744 (44.2%)13,577 (55.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,283 (24.4%)19,490 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,918 (53.1%)1,696 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,853 (48.2%)6,288 (51.8%)
Public Administration3,065 (53.5%)2,662 (46.5%)
Total87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Education in Lexington

School Enrollment in Lexington

The most common levels of schooling among the 88,025 students in Lexington are college / undergraduate (27,377 | 31.1%), elementary school (14,360 | 16.3%), and middle school (14,310 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Lexington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,3725.0%
Kindergarten3,2903.7%
Elementary School14,36016.3%
Middle School14,31016.3%
High School14,24616.2%
College / Undergraduate27,37731.1%
Graduate / Professional10,07011.4%
Total88,025100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington

Out of a total of 88,025 students who are enrolled in schools in Lexington, 13,556 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 74,469 (84.6%) 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 2,142 (66.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,787 (93.0% 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 Olds1,076 (33.4%)2,142 (66.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,642 (79.3%)3,551 (20.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,333 (86.1%)2,467 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,421 (86.4%)1,487 (13.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,787 (93.0%)658 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16,791 (91.1%)1,639 (8.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,251 (88.7%)796 (11.3%)
35 Years and over3,183 (79.9%)801 (20.1%)
Total74,469 (84.6%)13,556 (15.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington

Business (19,141 | 17.9%), science & technology (11,749 | 11.0%), education (11,231 | 10.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (9,225 | 8.6%), and engineering (8,292 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 106,910 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 & Mathematics4,1113.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,2258.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3,7433.5%
Psychology4,4964.2%
Social Sciences7,7927.3%
Engineering8,2927.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies6430.6%
Science & Technology11,74911.0%
Business19,14117.9%
Education11,23110.5%
Literature & Languages5,5155.2%
Liberal Arts & History5,5965.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3,4433.2%
Communications5,0454.7%
Arts & Humanities6,8886.4%
Total106,910100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lexington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lexington are males with 2 vehicles (40,400, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (36,462, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,222 (3.8%)1,726 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle19,549 (23.0%)21,343 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles40,400 (47.5%)36,462 (46.5%)
3 Vehicles14,815 (17.4%)13,272 (16.9%)
4 Vehicles5,235 (6.2%)3,869 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,734 (2.0%)1,706 (2.2%)
Total84,955 (100.0%)78,378 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lexington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lexington are 15 to 19 minutes (33,830 commuters, 22.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (30,146 commuters, 20.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (25,562 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Lexington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,0802.7%
5 to 9 Minutes15,39410.3%
10 to 14 Minutes25,56217.1%
15 to 19 Minutes33,83022.6%
20 to 24 Minutes30,14620.2%
25 to 29 Minutes9,2716.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15,19910.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,9171.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7481.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4,2432.8%
60 to 89 Minutes3,4602.3%
90 or more Minutes2,6631.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lexington

The most common commute times in Lexington are 15 to 19 minutes (17,253 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16,577 commuters, 23.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lexington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,260 (2.9%)1,820 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,697 (9.9%)7,697 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,567 (16.2%)12,995 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,253 (22.2%)16,577 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,629 (20.1%)14,517 (20.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,387 (5.7%)4,884 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,167 (10.5%)7,032 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,494 (1.9%)1,423 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,959 (2.5%)789 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,498 (3.2%)1,745 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,099 (2.7%)1,361 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,609 (2.1%)1,054 (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 (11,132, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,856, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,628 (3.4%)1,358 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,039 (2.6%)997 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,806 (4.9%)2,298 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,489 (5.8%)4,419 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,195 (9.3%)6,068 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,269 (13.2%)10,307 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,132 (14.3%)10,856 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,055 (13.0%)7,997 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,550 (5.9%)6,043 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,819 (6.2%)5,983 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,887 (3.7%)2,464 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,322 (1.7%)1,372 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,552 (8.4%)5,361 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,876 (7.6%)6,371 (8.9%)
Total77,619 (100.0%)71,894 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington

Of the total 136,104 dwellings in Lexington, owner-occupied units account for 73,941 (54.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 62,163 (45.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73,94154.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62,16345.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units136,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,94633.8%
2-Person Household46,30334.0%
3-Person Household19,34214.2%
4+ Person Household24,51318.0%
Total Housing Units136,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,613 (42.7%)26,333 (57.3%)
2-Person Household28,322 (61.2%)17,981 (38.8%)
3-Person Household10,885 (56.3%)8,457 (43.7%)
4+ Person Household15,121 (61.7%)9,392 (38.3%)
Total Housing Units73,941 (54.3%)62,163 (45.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,578 (30.6%)5,852 (69.4%)
High School Diploma9,563 (42.9%)12,707 (57.1%)
College/Associate Degree18,675 (46.0%)21,898 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43,125 (66.5%)21,706 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38,89228.6%
35 to 44 Years23,37617.2%
45 to 54 Years21,40315.7%
55 to 64 Years22,29616.4%
65 to 74 Years17,44312.8%
75 to 84 Years9,4877.0%
85 Years and Over3,2072.4%
Total136,104100.0%

Housing Finances in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied73,941 (54.3%)$99,915
Renter-Occupied62,163 (45.7%)$41,622
Average136,104 (100.0%)$66,087

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000977 (1.3%)3,666 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999731 (1.0%)2,871 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999896 (1.2%)3,927 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,299 (1.8%)3,453 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,673 (2.3%)4,751 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,549 (4.8%)7,637 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,526 (8.8%)9,813 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,860 (16.0%)11,928 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,486 (12.8%)6,716 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,359 (22.1%)4,794 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more20,585 (27.8%)2,607 (4.2%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,836 (2.5%)1,193 (1.9%)
$300 to $4997,783 (10.5%)1,826 (2.9%)
$500 to $79912,527 (16.9%)10,420 (16.8%)
$800 to $9996,547 (8.8%)12,771 (20.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,197 (26.0%)23,861 (38.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,573 (17.0%)7,338 (11.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,090 (8.2%)1,684 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,172 (4.3%)631 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more4,216 (5.7%)269 (0.4%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached83,13061.1%
Single Unit, Attached9,0506.7%
2 Unit Apartments4,0963.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,6274.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,5437.0%
10 or more Apartments23,40917.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,2490.9%
Total136,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67,075 (80.7%)16,055 (19.3%)
Single Unit, Attached3,889 (43.0%)5,161 (57.0%)
2 Unit Apartments323 (7.9%)3,773 (92.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments451 (8.0%)5,176 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments428 (4.5%)9,115 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments946 (4.0%)22,463 (96.0%)
Mobile Home / Other829 (66.4%)420 (33.6%)
Total73,941 (54.3%)62,163 (45.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room141 (0.2%)2,819 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,015 (1.4%)17,748 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,304 (22.1%)29,761 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,817 (36.3%)9,027 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms29,664 (40.1%)2,808 (4.5%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas41,378 (56.0%)15,890 (25.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas758 (1.0%)721 (1.2%)
Electricity31,374 (42.4%)44,963 (72.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene67 (0.1%)103 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke41 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels229 (0.3%)122 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used94 (0.1%)364 (0.6%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,469 (2.0%)8,385 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle20,483 (27.7%)29,771 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles35,733 (48.3%)18,544 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles16,256 (22.0%)5,463 (8.8%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lexington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lexington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,58150,360
Median Property Value$247,100$248,300
Median Household Income$77,162$15,218
Monthly Housing Costs$558$4,175
Real Estate Taxes$2,244$857

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,058 (4.5%)769 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,287 (5.5%)1,528 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,367 (52.4%)28,892 (57.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,936 (25.2%)12,862 (25.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,866 (7.9%)3,916 (7.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999594 (2.5%)1,497 (3.0%)
$1,000,000 or more473 (2.0%)896 (1.8%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,019 (4.3%)1,305 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,262 (9.6%)689 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,799 (7.6%)1,606 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,410 (10.2%)1,750 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,978 (16.9%)4,116 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,009 (12.8%)7,882 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,737 (15.9%)6,477 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more5,367 (22.8%)12,622 (25.1%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (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 2.0x7,043 (29.9%)109,382 (217.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,389 (18.6%)18,120 (36.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,008 (12.8%)14,189 (28.2%)
4.0x or more8,910 (37.8%)7,042 (14.0%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,183 (9.3%)166 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,437 (18.8%)2,813 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,49916,200 (68.7%)9,160 (18.2%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (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 Years21,173 (97.2%)610 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years48,501 (97.1%)1,447 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years39,958 (90.4%)4,217 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years37,925 (88.4%)4,972 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years36,399 (88.3%)4,819 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years33,594 (91.8%)2,996 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years33,647 (93.2%)2,450 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years26,828 (99.2%)207 (0.8%)
75 Years and older17,231 (99.8%)37 (0.2%)
Total295,256 (93.1%)21,755 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born21,173 (97.2%)610 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48,501 (97.1%)1,447 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,958 (90.4%)4,217 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00035,726 (89.8%)4,045 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99945,470 (86.8%)6,905 (13.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,003 (92.4%)3,964 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99937,808 (93.3%)2,696 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over120,744 (96.9%)3,869 (3.1%)

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 69,104 (41.8%)12,481 (57.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,312 (36.7%)32,055 (64.2%)
19 to 25 Years6,848 (15.5%)33,863 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years7,456 (17.4%)31,354 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,140 (17.3%)30,683 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,293 (17.2%)28,304 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years8,672 (24.0%)27,204 (75.4%)
65 to 74 Years25,462 (94.2%)16,427 (60.8%)
75 Years and over17,039 (98.7%)10,980 (63.6%)
Total106,326 (33.5%)223,351 (70.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years183 (1.9%)11 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years2,015 (8.2%)1,002 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,763 (8.2%)3,332 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years7,450 (13.3%)7,662 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,692 (21.8%)3,232 (22.0%)
75 Years and over3,248 (47.5%)5,131 (49.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.7%)11 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years302 (1.2%)111 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years342 (0.7%)406 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,671 (3.0%)1,655 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,107 (9.0%)893 (6.1%)
75 Years and over1,793 (26.2%)1,923 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years115 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years148 (0.6%)147 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years391 (0.9%)505 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,740 (3.1%)1,248 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years466 (3.8%)519 (3.5%)
75 Years and over564 (8.3%)1,017 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,569 (6.4%)728 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,742 (5.9%)2,303 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,239 (5.8%)3,192 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years355 (2.9%)634 (4.3%)
75 Years and over641 (9.4%)1,360 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (0.5%)65 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years327 (0.7%)210 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,411 (6.1%)4,486 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,380 (11.2%)2,266 (15.4%)
75 Years and over2,002 (29.3%)3,752 (36.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years262 (1.1%)162 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years149 (0.3%)127 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years981 (1.7%)1,559 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years298 (2.4%)529 (3.6%)
75 Years and over514 (7.5%)1,270 (12.2%)

Technology Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop111,16481.7%
Smartphone124,94991.8%
Tablet90,15466.2%
No Computing Device5,5234.1%
Total136,104100.0%

Internet Access in Lexington

Internet Access in Lexington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1540.1%
Broadband Home107,24478.8%
Cellular Data Only13,4859.9%
Satellite Internet5,3033.9%
No Internet12,5899.2%
Total136,104100.0%

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 321,276.
What is the Total Male Population of Lexington?
Total Male Population of Lexington is 158,371.
What is the Total Female Population of Lexington?
Total Female Population of Lexington is 162,905.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lexington?
There are 97.22 Males per 100 Females in Lexington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lexington?
There are 102.86 Females per 100 Males in Lexington.
What is the Median Population Age in Lexington?
Median Population Age in Lexington is 35.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lexington
Average Family Size in Lexington is 2.9 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 $40,953.
What is the Median Family Income in Lexington?
Median Family Income in Lexington is $91,263.
What is the Median Household income in Lexington?
Median Household Income in Lexington is $66,087.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lexington?
Income or Wage Gap in Lexington is 23.9%.
Women in Lexington earn 76.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lexington?
Family Income Deficit in Lexington is $11,247.
Families that are below poverty line in Lexington earn $11,247 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 178,242 People in the Labor Forcein in Lexington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lexington?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lexington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lexington?
Unemployment Rate in Lexington is 5.0%.