Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is 321,122 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Kentucky. The median household income is $67,631, the median home value is $272,100, and the median age is 35.2.

The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (296,848 → 329,437).

321,122

Population

1131

People / sq mi

$67,631

Median Income

$272,100

Median Home Value

Lexington-Fayette covers 283.9 sq mi of land at 1131 people per square mile.

About Lexington-Fayette, KY

Lexington-Fayette is a city in Kentucky with a population of 321,122. It ranks #2 among cities in Kentucky by population. The median age is 35.2, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Lexington-Fayette is $67,631, below the US median of $74,580. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $272,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,101. The homeownership rate of 53.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lexington-Fayette reflects 47.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Lexington-Fayette urban county Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Lexington-Fayette urban county had a population of 296,848 in 2010 and 329,437 in 2024, a 11.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 329,437 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.

329,437

Population (2024)

296,848

Population (2010)

329,437

Peak (2024)

0.75%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	296,848	-	-	estimate
2011	301,696	+4,848	+1.63%	estimate
2012	305,947	+4,251	+1.41%	estimate
2013	309,865	+3,918	+1.28%	estimate
2014	311,784	+1,919	+0.62%	estimate
2015	315,819	+4,035	+1.29%	estimate
2016	319,644	+3,825	+1.21%	estimate
2017	321,964	+2,320	+0.73%	estimate
2018	322,426	+462	+0.14%	estimate
2019	323,152	+726	+0.23%	estimate
2020	322,628	-524	-0.16%	estimate
2021	320,431	-2,197	-0.68%	estimate
2022	321,505	+1,074	+0.34%	estimate
2023	324,624	+3,119	+0.97%	estimate
2024	329,437	+4,813	+1.48%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.9%
Black or African American	14.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,631

Median Household Income

$42,272

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$272,100

Median Home Value

$1,101

Median Rent

53.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.4%

High School+

47.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

74.8%

Public Transit

10.9%

Work From Home

20.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.1%

Foreign Born

85.1%

Non-English at Home

5.5%

Veterans

12.8%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	29.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.4%
Manufacturing	9.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.3%
Information	5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.9%
Construction	4.8%
Retail Trade	4.7%
Public Administration	3.1%
Agriculture & Mining	1.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County (627,210)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)Hopkinsville (31,011)View all Kentucky cities →

Largest counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)

Part of Kentucky

Kentucky demographic profile All Kentucky data →

Metro areas in Kentucky

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Louisville/Jefferson County (1,361,847)Lexington (517,378)Huntington (372,801)Clarksville (328,626)Bowling Green (183,194)Elizabethtown (126,480)Owensboro (112,322)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky has a population of 321,122 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Kentucky.

The median household income in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is $67,631, with 9.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is $272,100, with median monthly rent at $1,101 and a homeownership rate of 53.6%.

The median age in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is 35.2 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (296,848 → 329,437).