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Overview for Lexington, KY

321,354 people live in Lexington, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $37,475. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

321,354

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,475

Average individual Income

Around Lexington, KY

There's plenty to do around Lexington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

54
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
48
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
33
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chui's Ice Cream and Soda Pop, Tinker's Cake Shop, and Stretch Zone.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.64 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 2.45 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.71 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.57 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 1.64 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 2.42 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lexington, KY

Lexington has 134,229 households, with an average household size of 2.3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lexington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 321,354 people call Lexington home. The population density is 1,132.98 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

321,354

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

49.16 / 50.84%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.86%

0-9 Years

10-17: 9.14%

10-17 Years

18-24: 13.9%

18-24 Years

25-64: 51.61%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.31%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.19%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 15977 (10%)
  • High School Degree 39476 (24%)
  • Associate Degree 25288 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 54085 (32%)
  • Graduate Degree 32513 (19%)
134,229

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$37,475

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 36,901 (27%)

Without Children: 97,328 (73%)

Marital Status

Married 34%
Single 32%
Divorced 10%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 14%
15 to 29 Minutes 23%
30 to 59 Minutes 8%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Lexington, KY

Primary Schools (44)
Middle Schools (12)
High Schools (21)
Mixed Schools (24)
The following schools are within or nearby Lexington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Lansdowne Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Booker T Washington Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
0/5
Garrett Morgan Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Rosa Parks Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Millcreek Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Northern Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
0/5
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