Fayette County, Kentucky
Total Population: 321,122
County Seat: Lexington
Median Home Value
$272,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,631
Across all households
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.1%
65 Years and Over
14.4%
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
92.5%
No Health Insurance
6.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
47.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
14.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,631
Mean Household Income
$98,429
Per Capita Income
$42,272
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$272,100
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units
147,720
Owner-Occupied
53.6%
Renter-Occupied
46.4%
Vacancy Rate
6.7%
Married Couple Households
39.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.9%
Average Household Size
2.24
Broadband Internet Access
91.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21067.