Statistic Lexington-Fayette Kentucky National
Population 322,200 4,467,673 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 1,136 114 91
Median age 34.8 38.6 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 49% 58% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 42% 43%
Speak English 86% 95% 79%
Speak Spanish 6% 3% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Lexington-Fayette is 896% higher than Kentucky
  • The median age in Lexington-Fayette is 10% lower than Kentucky
  • In Lexington-Fayette 73.71% of the population is White
  • In Lexington-Fayette 14.62% of the population is Black
  • In Lexington-Fayette 3.98% of the population is Asian

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      Lexington-Fayette population breakdown by race

      Race Lexington-Fayette Kentucky National
      White 73.71% 87.48% 73.35%
      Black 14.62% 7.94% 12.63%
      Asian 3.98% 1.29% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.19% 0.21% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.02% 0.06% 0.18%
      Mixed race 4.41% 2.10% 3.06%
      Other race 3.08% 0.92% 4.75%
      In Lexington-Fayette, 7.2% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Lexington-Fayette, KY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).