Lexington, Kentucky

Population Data for Lexington, KY:

Population – 261388
Male – 49.10 %
Female – 50.90 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 81.06 %
Hispanic – 3.28 %
African American – 13.47 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.19 %
Asian – 2.45 %

Geographic Data for Lexington, Kentucky:

Population Density – 876.52 per sq. mi
Elevation – 946 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Lexington:

In Elementary School – 25,632 (33.47 %)
In High School – 11,479 (14.99 %)
In College – 31,563 (41.22 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 35,501 (21.16 %)
Associate’s Degree – 10,728 (6.39 %)
Some College, No Degree – 35,807 (21.34 %)
High School Graduate – 37,629 (22.42 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 8,607 (5.13 %)

Employment and Household Data for Lexington, KY:

Percentage of People Employed – 66.02 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.73 %
Unemployment Level – 5.34 %

Median Household Income – $45,279.57
Average Household Size – 2.31

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 36.28 %
2 Vehicles – 36.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 12.78 %

Average Cost to Rent in Lexington - $7,796 per month