Martin Luther King Neighborhood, KY

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Martin Luther King Neighborhood

Neighborhood

Fayette, KY

Lexington Manor / William Wells Brown Neighborhood

Elsmere Park / Fayette Park

Meadow Park / Castlewood

South Hill / Gratz Park

Eastland / Meadows/Loudon

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Martin Luther King Neighborhood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.5%

Households with Children

14.9%

School Enrollment K-12

358

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 21.1%
Seniors (65+): 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.1%
High School / GED: 28.4%
Some College or Associate's: 23.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.4%
Single Parents: 7.5%
Couples & Adults: 25.0%
Living Alone: 60.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
Asian: 3.8%
Black or African American: 24.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.5%
Puerto Rican: 8.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 16.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 65.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.6%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 31.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.1%
Spanish: 10.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 1.7%
Middle School (5-8): 11.4%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources