Lexington, KY
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Living In Lexington, Kentucky Summary
Life in Lexington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lexington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington:
The population in Lexington is 321,276.
The median home value in Lexington is $289,233.
The median income in Lexington is $66,087.
The median rent in Lexington is $1,065.
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Lexington is 14.9%.
The average high in Lexington is 65.5° and the average low is 45.7°.
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Lexington, KY Crime Report
Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:
There were 9,585 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 2,986.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 270.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 2,715.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lexington is 28.48% above the national average.
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Crime In Lexington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,585 | 2,986.1 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 868 | 270.4 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 33 | 10.3 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 225 | 70.1 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 434 | 135.2 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 8,717 | 2,715.7 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,099 | 342.4 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 6,393 | 1,991.7 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1,225 | 381.6 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Lexington, KY Weather
The average high in Lexington is 65.5° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 81.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.5 inches of precipitation each year with 9.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lexington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.6 |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Lexington
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 18:02:52.113253
Great small university centric city with just enough shopping, activities, and nightlife to keep folks of all ages entertained.
Living within New Circle Road is ideal for quick transit times. Avoid the mall around Christmas time.
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Lexington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lexington
The current population in Lexington is 321,276. The population has increased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 321,276 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 318,734 | - |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 311,529 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 308,306 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 304,473 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 300,843 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 296,766 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 292,370 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 288,045 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
Lexington is:
69.6% White with 223,753 White residents.
14.6% African American with 46,923 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 156 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 13,185 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 815 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 12,573 Two Or More residents.
7.4% Hispanic with 23,839 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lexington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 83.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 14.6% | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 4.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in Lexington
Lexington is 50.7% female with 162,905 female residents.
Lexington is 49.3% male with 158,371 male residents.
| Gender | Lexington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lexington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Kentucky
6.1% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lexington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
