Lexington-Fayette
Municipality in Fayette County, Kentucky
Lexington-Fayette is a municipality in Fayette County, Kentucky, with 322,570 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nicholasville, 11.8 miles SW.
- 322,570residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 283.9 sq miland area · 735.2 km²
- 1,136 / sq mipopulation density
- 40505main ZIP code (16 in total)
About Lexington-Fayette
Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky (after Louisville), the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.
Lexington is known as the "Horse Capital of the World" due to the hundreds of horse farms in the region, as well as the Kentucky Horse Park, and The Red Mile and Keeneland race courses. It is within the state's Bluegrass region. Notable locations within the city include venues Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center, colleges and universities such as the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Headquarters.
The city anchors the Lexington–Fayette metropolitan area of 516,811 people and the greater Lexington–Fayette–Richmond–Frankfort combined statistical area of 747,919 people. It has been consolidated entirely within Fayette County since 1974 and has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor.
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Living in Lexington-Fayette
- Median household income
- $69,479
- Median home value
- $293,500
- Median rent
- $1,164/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Lexington-Fayette had 322,570 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 322,570 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,136 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington-Fayette at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Municipality |
| Population | 322,570 (2020) |
| Land area | 283.85 sq mi (735.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0406° N, 84.4582° W |
| ZIP codes | 40505, 40502, 40503, 40504, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, 40517, 40526, 40536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2146027 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington-Fayette
- Nicholasville11.8 mi SW
- Keene12.1 mi SW
- Midway14.4 mi NW
- Versailles14.5 mi W
- Winchester14.8 mi E
- Paris14.9 mi NE
- Georgetown15.7 mi N
- Wilmore15.9 mi SW
- High Bridge19.7 mi SW
- Stamping Ground19.9 mi NW
- North Middletown20.2 mi E
- Richmond23.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lexington-Fayette
What county is Lexington-Fayette in?
Lexington-Fayette is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Lexington-Fayette, KY?
322,570 people lived in Lexington-Fayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The main ZIP code is 40505. Other ZIP codes: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516.
What is the elevation of Lexington-Fayette?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington-Fayette?
Nicholasville (11.8 mi), Keene (12.1 mi), Midway (14.4 mi), Versailles (14.5 mi), Winchester (14.8 mi).
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