Fayette County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
321,122
Male
158,152
49.2%
Female
162,970
50.8%
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
11.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher30.9%
High School or Higher43.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.0%
Married
36.8%
Fayette County, KY has a population of 321,122 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 69.9% of the population. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 11.0% of residents are foreign-born.