Lexington-Fayette, KY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lexington-Fayette

Eastland / Meadows/Loudon

Eastland / Dixie Plantation

Rookwood / Deep Springs

Lexington Manor / William Wells Brown Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Lexington-Fayette

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.3%

Households with Children

25.6%

School Enrollment K-12

32,738

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 14.7%

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: 7.9%
High School / GED: 18.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.3%

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: 16.6%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 29.0%
Living Alone: 45.3%

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: 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 14.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
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: 64.4%
Puerto Rican: 6.3%
Cuban: 4.0%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 12.3%
South American: 7.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%

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: 42.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.8%
Other White: 55.9%

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: 56.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 10.6%
Caribbean: 2.3%
Other Black: 30.3%

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: 57.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.7%

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: 84.1%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 3.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.5%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 1.5%

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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 11.6%
Not Enrolled: 71.7%

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