Fayette County, Kentucky

Total Population: 321,122

County Seat: Lexington

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Two or More Races4.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

47.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.