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Population Review

Fayette County, KY — Population & Demographics

Fayette County, KY has a population of 321,122. The median household income is $67,631 and the median age is 35.2.

321,122

Population

$67,631

Median Income

$272,100

Median Home Value

35.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White69.9%
Black or African American14.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,631

Median Household Income

$42,272

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$272,100

Median Home Value

$1,101

Median Rent

53.6%

Homeownership

Education

92.4%

High School+

47.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Fayette County, KY has a population of 321,122 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Fayette County, KY is $67,631.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.