Census ACS · #107 MSA
Lexington Metro Area
The Lexington-Fayette, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has 517,378 residents. The median household income is $70,717 and the median home value is $258,900.
517,378
Population
352
People / sq mi
$70,717
Median Income
$258,900
Median Home Value
The Lexington CBSA covers 1,470 sq mi of land at 352.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$70,717
Median Household Income
$41,230
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lexington metro's price level is 92.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $70,717 has the buying power of $76,131 in average-priced US metros.
92.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,131
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$70,717
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$258,900
Median Home Value
$1,070
Median Rent
59.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
10.7%
Work From Home
21.8 min
Avg Commute
28.2%
Foreign Born
Lexington spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lexington-Fayette, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 517,378 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #107 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lexington metro area is $70,717, with a per capita income of $41,230.
The Lexington-Fayette, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Lexington-Fayette, Ky CBSA (30460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Lexington: 59.6% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Lexington is a metro area in KY with a population of 517,378.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,717 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $258,900, with typical rent around $1,070.
Lexington is among the best-educated US metro areas: 41.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.