Demographics in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lexington-Fayette urban county?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

321,122

Male

158,152

49.2%

Female

162,970

50.8%

Median Age

35.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

69.9%

Black

14.4%

Hispanic

9.2%

Asian

4.2%

Two or More

7.8%

Other

3.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

30.9%

High School or Higher

43.3%

Foreign Born

11.0%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

36.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY has a population of 321,122 with a median age of 35.2. The racial makeup is 69.9% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 14.4% Black, 4.2% Asian. About 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.0%.