2023 ACS Census Data · Population 321,122
Fayette County is a large county in Kentucky with a population of 321,122. The median household income is $67,631, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7%, median home value is $272,100, and 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 96% above the national average.
Population
321,122
2023 estimate
Rank #227 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,631
Household
Rank #1238 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$272,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #641 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
47.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #124 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% above Kentucky avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
18% above Kentucky avg·5% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% above Kentucky avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,272
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
81% above Kentucky avg·30% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
43% above Kentucky avg·19% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
27% below Kentucky avg·27% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
40% below Kentucky avg·31% below national avg
Housing Units
147,720
Households
137,803
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,575
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
155% above Kentucky avg·96% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above Kentucky avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.9%
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