Demographics & People — Lexington-Fayette urban county, Kentucky
Population Overview
Population (Census)
321,122
Estimated 2026
~329,900
Median Age
35.3
Total Households
137,803
Family Households
75,390
Average Household Size
2.24
Diversity Index
0.4553 (moderately diverse)
Race & Ethnicity
White
224,558
Black or African American
46,225
Asian
13,385
Hispanic or Latino
29,571
Heritage & Ancestry
Group
Count
Other groups
93,631
Unclassified or not reported
74,534
English
41,951
German
40,241
Irish
35,948
American
26,026
Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino
23,839
Hispanic: Mexican
15,655
Italian
8,967
Scottish
8,050
Language
English Only
257,551
Spanish
22,331
Population 5+
302,665
Veterans
Veterans
14,081
Population 18+
254,913
Commuting
Mean Commute Time
20.9 minutes
Work from Home
12.2%
Commuter Profile
N/A
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lexington-Fayette urban county, Kentucky.