Economy & Jobs — Lexington-Fayette urban county, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,479 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,272 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 177,455 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.6% |
| Professional | 12.5% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 319 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 274 |
| Physician Offices | 250 |
| Law Offices | 229 |
| Real Estate Offices | 217 |
| Dental Offices | 171 |
| Insurance Agencies | 160 |
| Commercial Banks | 118 |
| Beauty Salons | 101 |
| Gas Stations | 90 |
| Child Day Care | 77 |
| Grocery Stores | 73 |
| Accounting Firms | 72 |
| Coffee Shops | 71 |
| Hotels Motels | 70 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
