Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is the "Horse Capital of the World," located in the heart of the Bluegrass. It is the second largest city in Kentucky and has the second largest metropolitan area (after Louisville). As of 2004, the population estimates given by the U.S. Census Bureau was 266,358.

Demographics

The estimated 2000 population of Lexington-Fayette was 260,512. The estimated 2000 population of the metropolitan statistical area (MSA), comprised of Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford Counties, is 424,778.

Related Topics:
Bourbon - Clark - Fayette - Jessamine - Madison - Scott - Woodford Counties

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In 2005 a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) was established for "Lexington-Frankfort-Richmond" for which Lexington is the centerpiece. http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro-city/List6.txt

Related Topics:
2005 - Combined Statistical Area - Frankfort - Richmond

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 260,512

Related Topics:
Census - ² - 2000

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people, 108,288 households, and 62,915 families residing in the city. The population density is 353.5/km² (915.6/mi²). There are 116,167 housing units at an average density of 157.6/km² (408.3/mi²).

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The racial makeup of the city is:

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81.04% White

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13.48% African American

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0.19% Native American

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2.46% Asian

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0.03% Pacific Islander

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1.21% from other races

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1.58% from two or more races

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3.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Hispanic - Latino

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There are 108,288 households out of which:

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27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them

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43.5% are married couples living together

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11.5% have a female householder with no husband present

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41.9% are non-families

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31.7% of all households are made up of individuals

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7.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older

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The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.90.

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The age distribution is 21.3% under the age of 18, 14.6% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.3 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $39,813, and the median income for a family is $53,264. Males have a median income of $36,166 versus $26,964 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,109. 12.9% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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There are over 230 churches and synagogues in Lexington, representing 38 denominations.

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