Fayette County, KY

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Fayette County Overview

321,276
TOTAL POPULATION
158,371
MALE POPULATION
162,905
FEMALE POPULATION
97.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,953
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,263
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,087
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,247
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
178,242
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fayette County Area Codes

Race in Fayette County

The most populous races in Fayette County are White / Caucasian (230,704 | 71.8%), Black / African American (47,240 | 14.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,839 | 7.4%).
Race in Fayette County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,2484.1%
Black / African American47,24014.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific490.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,8397.4%
Native / Alaskan5840.2%
White / Caucasian230,70471.8%
Two or more Races20,4156.4%
Some other Race9,0362.8%
Total321,276100.0%

Ancestry in Fayette County

The most populous ancestries reported in Fayette County are English (41,951 | 13.1%), German (40,241 | 12.5%), Irish (35,948 | 11.2%), American (26,026 | 8.1%), and Mexican (15,655 | 4.9%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Fayette County residents.
Ancestry in Fayette County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan800.0%
African1,8740.6%
Albanian2060.1%
Alsatian10.0%
American26,0268.1%
Apache290.0%
Arab3,1001.0%
Argentinean1380.0%
Armenian1550.1%
Australian720.0%
Austrian5120.2%
Bahamian520.0%
Basque160.0%
Belgian4560.1%
Belizean380.0%
Bhutanese1,4810.5%
Blackfeet550.0%
Brazilian680.0%
British3,5091.1%
Bulgarian2360.1%
Burmese1,2150.4%
Cajun1350.0%
Cambodian430.0%
Canadian4540.1%
Cape Verdean700.0%
Carpatho Rusyn230.0%
Central American2,9540.9%
Central American Indian1690.1%
Cherokee7710.2%
Cheyenne50.0%
Chickasaw330.0%
Chilean810.0%
Choctaw220.0%
Colombian3150.1%
Costa Rican790.0%
Croatian1890.1%
Cuban6290.2%
Czech4130.1%
Czechoslovakian2980.1%
Danish5890.2%
Dominican1190.0%
Dutch2,6400.8%
Eastern European6890.2%
Ecuadorian250.0%
Egyptian3030.1%
English41,95113.1%
Ethiopian810.0%
European7,7592.4%
Filipino2200.1%
Finnish1270.0%
French5,0271.6%
French American Indian40.0%
French Canadian8570.3%
German40,24112.5%
German Russian640.0%
Ghanaian2450.1%
Greek8580.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan7510.2%
Guyanese220.0%
Haitian2100.1%
Honduran1,5360.5%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian8390.3%
Icelander290.0%
Indian (Asian)4,0571.3%
Indonesian40.0%
Inupiat50.0%
Iranian6750.2%
Iraqi2210.1%
Irish35,94811.2%
Iroquois830.0%
Israeli440.0%
Italian8,9672.8%
Jamaican4660.2%
Japanese4130.1%
Jordanian1460.1%
Kenyan660.0%
Korean1,1970.4%
Laotian1740.1%
Latvian300.0%
Lebanese5280.2%
Lithuanian3820.1%
Luxembourger190.0%
Macedonian780.0%
Malaysian350.0%
Mexican15,6554.9%
Mexican American Indian3990.1%
Mongolian180.0%
Moroccan510.0%
Native Hawaiian390.0%
Navajo710.0%
New Zealander480.0%
Nicaraguan340.0%
Nigerian1,1070.3%
Northern European6080.2%
Norwegian1,5350.5%
Okinawan160.0%
Osage330.0%
Pakistani3400.1%
Palestinian2210.1%
Panamanian2720.1%
Paraguayan110.0%
Pennsylvania German220.0%
Peruvian4710.2%
Polish4,9371.5%
Portuguese5510.2%
Potawatomi110.0%
Puerto Rican1,6850.5%
Romanian1620.1%
Russian1,3090.4%
Salvadoran2780.1%
Samoan490.0%
Scandinavian1,0100.3%
Scotch-Irish6,2771.9%
Scottish8,0502.5%
Seminole230.0%
Senegalese900.0%
Serbian250.0%
Shoshone70.0%
Sierra Leonean210.0%
Sioux180.0%
Slavic310.0%
Slovak3120.1%
Slovene1480.1%
South African1060.0%
South American1,4750.5%
South American Indian200.0%
Spaniard4390.1%
Spanish2670.1%
Sri Lankan6260.2%
Subsaharan African5,9131.8%
Sudanese1070.0%
Swedish1,8140.6%
Swiss7910.3%
Syrian1690.1%
Thai3,5651.1%
Tohono O'Odham290.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian990.0%
Turkish2660.1%
Ukrainian7660.2%
Venezuelan4340.1%
Vietnamese1000.0%
Welsh3,0390.9%
West Indian260.0%
Yugoslavian690.0%
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Immigrants in Fayette County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fayette County came from Asia (12,244 | 3.8%), Latin America (10,415 | 3.2%), Central America (8,202 | 2.5%), Mexico (6,271 | 1.9%), and Africa (5,847 | 1.8%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Fayette County residents.
Immigrants in Fayette County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan690.0%
Africa5,8471.8%
Albania1010.0%
Argentina1480.1%
Asia12,2443.8%
Australia250.0%
Austria310.0%
Bahamas630.0%
Bangladesh1120.0%
Belarus680.0%
Belgium50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina470.0%
Brazil1460.1%
Bulgaria2550.1%
Cambodia2490.1%
Cameroon240.0%
Canada5550.2%
Caribbean8420.3%
Central America8,2022.5%
Chile770.0%
China2,6350.8%
Colombia2760.1%
Congo7920.3%
Costa Rica720.0%
Croatia340.0%
Cuba1860.1%
Czechoslovakia110.0%
Dominican Republic510.0%
Eastern Africa1,3530.4%
Eastern Asia4,2321.3%
Eastern Europe1,5500.5%
Ecuador300.0%
Egypt1510.1%
El Salvador1290.0%
England4220.1%
Ethiopia810.0%
Europe3,6651.1%
Fiji10.0%
France2010.1%
Germany4490.1%
Ghana3250.1%
Greece270.0%
Guatemala4850.2%
Guyana150.0%
Haiti2010.1%
Honduras1,0560.3%
Hong Kong650.0%
Hungary550.0%
India2,1880.7%
Indonesia640.0%
Iran4980.2%
Iraq7620.2%
Ireland2580.1%
Israel1310.0%
Italy1640.1%
Jamaica2210.1%
Japan8420.3%
Jordan1990.1%
Kazakhstan240.0%
Kenya2920.1%
Korea7120.2%
Kuwait770.0%
Latin America10,4153.2%
Latvia100.0%
Lebanon630.0%
Liberia610.0%
Malaysia180.0%
Mexico6,2711.9%
Middle Africa2,4140.7%
Moldova180.0%
Morocco260.0%
Nepal1,3100.4%
Netherlands370.0%
Nigeria7260.2%
North Macedonia160.0%
Northern Africa2200.1%
Northern Europe1,1440.4%
Norway520.0%
Oceania1060.0%
Pakistan2080.1%
Panama1800.1%
Peru3060.1%
Philippines3510.1%
Poland1240.0%
Romania120.0%
Russia1830.1%
Saudi Arabia470.0%
Scotland370.0%
Senegal840.0%
Sierra Leone90.0%
Singapore190.0%
South Africa1520.1%
South America1,3710.4%
South Central Asia4,8381.5%
South Eastern Asia1,1710.4%
Southern Europe2220.1%
Spain310.0%
Sri Lanka650.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines90.0%
Sweden1400.0%
Switzerland260.0%
Syria2960.1%
Taiwan1050.0%
Thailand880.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1040.0%
Turkey1250.0%
Uganda270.0%
Ukraine3930.1%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela3730.1%
Vietnam3540.1%
Western Africa1,3120.4%
Western Asia1,8200.6%
Western Europe7490.2%
Zaire1,3840.4%
Zimbabwe110.0%
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Sex and Age in Fayette County

Sex and Age in Fayette County

The most populous age groups in Fayette County are 20 to 24 Years (16,692 | 10.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,091 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fayette County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,361 (5.9%)8,940 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years9,574 (6.0%)9,137 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years9,322 (5.9%)8,864 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years11,386 (7.2%)11,351 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years16,692 (10.5%)17,091 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years13,060 (8.3%)12,338 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years11,591 (7.3%)11,191 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years11,128 (7.0%)11,407 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years10,306 (6.5%)9,250 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years9,565 (6.0%)9,346 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years9,297 (5.9%)8,988 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years8,839 (5.6%)8,799 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years8,676 (5.5%)10,217 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years7,097 (4.5%)8,543 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years5,453 (3.4%)6,365 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years3,783 (2.4%)4,821 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,610 (1.0%)3,253 (2.0%)
85 Years and over1,631 (1.0%)3,004 (1.8%)
Total158,371 (100.0%)162,905 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fayette County

Median Family Size in Fayette County

The median family size in Fayette County is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (54,674 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,218 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fayette County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple54,674 (72.0%)3.02
Single Male/Father6,218 (8.2%)2.44
Single Female/Mother15,058 (19.8%)2.83
Total Families75,950 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Fayette County

The median household size in Fayette County is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15,058 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (60,154 | 44.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fayette County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple54,674 (40.2%)3.04
Single Male/Father6,218 (4.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother15,058 (11.1%)3.08
Non-family60,154 (44.2%)1.30
Total Households136,104 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fayette County

Out of a total of 136,104 households in Fayette County, 75,950 (55.8%) are family households, while 60,154 (44.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,900, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,946.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fayette County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,946 (33.8%)
2-Person Households34,900 (25.6%)11,403 (8.4%)
3-Person Households17,532 (12.9%)1,810 (1.3%)
4-Person Households14,718 (10.8%)785 (0.6%)
5-Person Households5,442 (4.0%)136 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,259 (1.7%)49 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,099 (0.8%)25 (0.0%)
Total75,950 (55.8%)60,154 (44.2%)

Female Fertility in Fayette County

Fertility by Age in Fayette County

Average fertility rate in Fayette County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fayette County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years73 (1.7%)6.0
20 to 34 years3,267 (76.6%)80.0
35 to 50 years923 (21.6%)29.0
Total4,263 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fayette County

67.0% of women with births (4,263) in Fayette County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fayette County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,166 (66.3%)1,101 (33.7%)
35 to 50 years691 (74.9%)232 (25.1%)
Total2,856 (67.0%)1,407 (33.0%)

Fertility by Education in Fayette County

Average fertility rate in Fayette County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fayette County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School463 (10.9%)47.0
High School Diploma820 (19.2%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree1,220 (28.6%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree976 (22.9%)44.0
Graduate Degree784 (18.4%)60.0
Total4,263 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fayette County

33.0% of women with births in Fayette County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 56.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fayette County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School274 (59.2%)189 (40.8%)
High School Diploma464 (56.6%)356 (43.4%)
College or Associate's Degree526 (43.1%)694 (56.9%)
Bachelor's Degree824 (84.4%)152 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree768 (98.0%)16 (2.0%)
Total2,856 (67.0%)1,407 (33.0%)

Income in Fayette County

Income Overview in Fayette County

Per Capita Income in Fayette County is $40,953, while median incomes of families and households are $91,263 and $66,087 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income321,276$40,953
Median Family Income75,950$91,263
Mean Family Income75,950$121,907
Median Household Income136,104$66,087
Mean Household Income136,104$96,124
Income Deficit75,950$11,247
Wage / Income Gap (%)321,27623.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)321,27676.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index321,2760.49

Earnings by Sex in Fayette County

Average Earnings in Fayette County are $37,099, $42,791 for men and $32,546 for women, a difference of 23.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Fayette County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male98,497 (51.7%)$42,791
Female91,980 (48.3%)$32,546
Total190,477 (100.0%)$37,099

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fayette County

The most common earnings brackets in Fayette County are $100,000+ for men (15,754 | 16.0%) and $100,000+ for women (7,388 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fayette County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,012 (5.1%)5,761 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,382 (3.4%)4,860 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,543 (3.6%)5,230 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,700 (2.7%)3,380 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,513 (3.6%)3,842 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,645 (2.7%)2,778 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,112 (3.2%)2,511 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,872 (1.9%)2,351 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,420 (2.5%)3,184 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,175 (3.2%)3,797 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,486 (5.6%)5,937 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,951 (5.0%)5,414 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,689 (4.8%)5,439 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,075 (5.1%)5,218 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,350 (4.4%)3,979 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,058 (4.1%)3,363 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,985 (8.1%)6,338 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,303 (5.4%)4,316 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,472 (9.6%)6,894 (7.5%)
$100,000+15,754 (16.0%)7,388 (8.0%)
Total98,497 (100.0%)91,980 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fayette County

Average earnings in Fayette County are $52,258 for men and $40,792 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,304, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,589. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,826, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,796.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,589$22,796
High School Diploma$36,629$28,989
College or Associate's Degree$45,238$35,495
Bachelor's Degree$65,657$46,917
Graduate Degree$83,304$63,826
Total$52,258$40,792

Family Income in Fayette County

Family Income Brackets in Fayette County

According to the Fayette County family income data, there are 15,190 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,215 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fayette County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,6583.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2151.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993,5704.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,2535.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996,5328.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912,30416.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910,78514.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915,19020.0%
$150,000 to $199,9998,65811.4%
$200,000+10,86114.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fayette County

5-person families (4,759 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Fayette County with $113,458 per family, while 2-person families (38,299 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $42,045 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fayette County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families38,299 (50.4%)$84,090
3-Person Families16,177 (21.3%)$91,532
4-Person Families13,934 (18.3%)$112,063
5-Person Families4,759 (6.3%)$113,458
6-Person Families1,883 (2.5%)$83,302
7+ Person Families898 (1.2%)$75,968
Total75,950 (100.0%)$91,263

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fayette County

The median family income in Fayette County is $91,263, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,138) having the highest median family income of $132,049, while families with no earners (8,688) have the lowest median family income of $59,852, accounting for 9.4% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fayette County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,688 (11.4%)$59,852
1 Earner23,800 (31.3%)$62,218
2 Earners36,324 (47.8%)$114,273
3+ Earners7,138 (9.4%)$132,049
Total75,950 (100.0%)$91,263

Household Income in Fayette County

Household Income Brackets in Fayette County

With 23,818 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fayette County, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 4,764 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fayette County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,3026.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,7643.5%
$15,000 to $24,99911,1618.2%
$25,000 to $34,99911,1618.2%
$35,000 to $49,99916,33212.0%
$50,000 to $74,99923,81817.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916,19611.9%
$100,000 to $149,99921,09615.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910,4807.7%
$200,000+12,7949.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fayette County

The median household income in Fayette County is $66,087, with the highest median household income of $85,134 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43,699 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,833, with 13,642 households (10.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fayette County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,642 (10.0%)$25,833
25 to 44 Years48,626 (35.7%)$71,960
45 to 64 Years43,699 (32.1%)$85,134
65+ Years30,137 (22.1%)$59,409
Total136,104 (100.0%)$66,087

Poverty in Fayette County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County

With 13.9% poverty level for males and 16.0% for females among the residents of Fayette County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,525 males (33.7%) and 7,565 females (39.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,109 (23.1%)1,674 (19.3%)
5 Years416 (24.0%)365 (21.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,845 (15.8%)2,098 (19.2%)
12 to 14 Years573 (11.0%)704 (13.9%)
15 Years339 (18.0%)241 (14.3%)
16 and 17 Years600 (15.9%)462 (12.8%)
18 to 24 Years6,525 (33.7%)7,565 (39.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,249 (9.4%)3,942 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,937 (9.3%)2,268 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,490 (8.1%)1,797 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,748 (10.2%)1,877 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years703 (5.7%)851 (5.8%)
75 Years and over532 (7.8%)1,269 (12.2%)
Total21,066 (13.9%)25,113 (16.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County

According to the poverty statistics in Fayette County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 94.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,009 (76.9%)7,023 (80.7%)
5 Years1,318 (76.0%)1,374 (79.0%)
6 to 11 Years9,822 (84.2%)8,857 (80.8%)
12 to 14 Years4,635 (89.0%)4,368 (86.1%)
15 Years1,539 (82.0%)1,446 (85.7%)
16 and 17 Years3,186 (84.2%)3,139 (87.2%)
18 to 24 Years12,837 (66.3%)11,717 (60.8%)
25 to 34 Years21,636 (90.6%)19,456 (83.2%)
35 to 44 Years18,794 (90.7%)18,228 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years16,841 (91.9%)16,447 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years15,424 (89.8%)17,031 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,621 (94.3%)13,860 (94.2%)
75 Years and over6,301 (92.2%)9,166 (87.8%)
Total130,963 (86.1%)132,112 (84.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fayette County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fayette County show that 3.6% or 1,989 of the total 54,674 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.7%, comprising of 128 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 757 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fayette County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,721 (97.6%)757 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children18,337 (96.5%)658 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children3,292 (88.1%)446 (11.9%)
5 or more Children335 (72.4%)128 (27.7%)
Total52,685 (96.4%)1,989 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fayette County

According to the poverty data in Fayette County, 15.0% or 931 single-father households and 24.7% or 3,718 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 155 households (42.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 152 households (72.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fayette County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children191 (7.4%)548 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children585 (17.9%)2,022 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children155 (42.0%)996 (60.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)152 (72.7%)
Total931 (15.0%)3,718 (24.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fayette County

The poverty data for Fayette County shows that 1,989 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 4,649 of the single-parent households (21.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (27.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 152 household (72.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fayette County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children757 (2.4%)739 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children658 (3.5%)2,607 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children446 (11.9%)1,151 (57.1%)
5 or more Children128 (27.7%)152 (72.7%)
Total1,989 (3.6%)4,649 (21.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Fayette County

Employment by Class of Employer in Fayette County

Among the 165,422 employed individuals in Fayette County, private company employees (105,592 | 63.8%), not-for-profit organizations (16,606 | 10.0%), and state government employees (15,958 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fayette County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees105,59263.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,1493.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,2125.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations16,60610.0%
Local Government Employees9,5485.8%
State Government Employees15,9589.7%
Federal Government Employees3,0481.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3090.2%
Total165,422100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fayette County

According to the labor force statistics for Fayette County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (262,506), 67.9% or 178,242 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 8,912 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.6% or 22,503 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.2% or 1,486 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fayette County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,164 (42.6%)1,486 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Years26,249 (77.7%)2,336 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years22,503 (88.6%)1,125 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,775 (86.8%)672 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years35,693 (84.8%)964 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years31,207 (83.9%)1,373 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years13,264 (75.2%)318 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years11,034 (58.4%)221 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,869 (32.3%)275 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,611 (8.9%)68 (4.2%)
Total178,242 (67.9%)8,912 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fayette County

According to labor force statistics for Fayette County, 81.4% of individuals (133,494) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (163,998) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 4,672 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 68,610 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 814 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,827 (61.2%)1,330 (10.4%)
High School Diploma21,189 (72.8%)1,484 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree35,842 (81.7%)1,799 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68,610 (87.7%)1,486 (1.9%)
Total133,494 (81.4%)5,740 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fayette County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayette County are Community & Social Service (24,191 | 14.3%), Management (18,306 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (14,405 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,398 | 8.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (12,343 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fayette County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayette County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (70.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (60.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,210 (61.2%)7,096 (38.8%)
Business & Financial4,747 (50.2%)4,714 (49.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,539 (69.2%)3,804 (30.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,682 (75.1%)1,223 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering3,647 (78.7%)988 (21.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,210 (43.2%)1,593 (56.8%)
Community & Social Service 10,208 (42.2%)13,983 (57.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,214 (41.7%)1,696 (58.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,282 (46.6%)1,470 (53.4%)
Education Instruction & Library5,714 (39.7%)8,691 (60.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,998 (48.4%)2,126 (51.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,267 (29.6%)10,131 (70.4%)
Health Technologists3,226 (29.4%)7,758 (70.6%)
Total (Category)38,971 (49.5%)39,728 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fayette County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,381 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,646 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,881 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (4,823 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (2,652 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Fayette County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fayette County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.3%), Security & Protection (80.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.6%), Personal Care & Service (75.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support841 (17.4%)3,982 (82.6%)
Security & Protection2,122 (80.0%)530 (20.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,267 (75.7%)406 (24.3%)
Law Enforcement855 (87.3%)124 (12.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,783 (40.3%)5,598 (59.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,446 (61.0%)2,200 (39.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,178 (24.1%)3,703 (75.9%)
Total (Category)11,370 (41.5%)16,013 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fayette County are Office & Administration (18,896 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (16,274 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fayette County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,557 (52.6%)7,717 (47.4%)
Office & Administration5,687 (30.1%)13,209 (69.9%)
Total (Category)14,244 (40.5%)20,926 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fayette County are Construction & Extraction (4,893 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,446 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (915 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fayette County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry786 (85.9%)129 (14.1%)
Construction & Extraction4,591 (93.8%)302 (6.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,214 (93.3%)232 (6.7%)
Total (Category)8,591 (92.8%)663 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fayette County are Production (8,051 | 4.8%), Material Moving (6,325 | 3.7%), and Transportation (4,569 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fayette County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,423 (67.4%)2,628 (32.6%)
Transportation4,025 (88.1%)544 (11.9%)
Material Moving4,742 (75.0%)1,583 (25.0%)
Total (Category)14,190 (74.9%)4,755 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fayette County

Employment Industries in Fayette County

The major employment industries in Fayette County include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,773 | 15.2%), Educational Services (24,321 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (20,552 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (15,660 | 9.2%), and Professional & Scientific (13,842 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Fayette County

Employment Industries by Sex in Fayette County

The Fayette County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), Educational Services (55.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (51.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fayette County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,466 (67.2%)714 (32.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,599 (85.6%)1,113 (14.4%)
Manufacturing10,830 (69.2%)4,830 (30.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,479 (72.3%)949 (27.7%)
Retail Trade10,838 (52.7%)9,714 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,418 (75.4%)1,765 (24.6%)
Utilities560 (74.5%)192 (25.5%)
Information1,328 (61.5%)830 (38.5%)
Finance & Insurance2,690 (49.7%)2,726 (50.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,636 (54.1%)1,390 (45.9%)
Professional & Scientific7,692 (55.6%)6,150 (44.4%)
Enterprise Management258 (74.1%)90 (25.9%)
Administrative & Support4,092 (58.7%)2,878 (41.3%)
Educational Services10,744 (44.2%)13,577 (55.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,283 (24.4%)19,490 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,918 (53.1%)1,696 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,853 (48.2%)6,288 (51.8%)
Public Administration3,065 (53.5%)2,662 (46.5%)
Total87,366 (51.6%)82,085 (48.4%)

Education in Fayette County

School Enrollment in Fayette County

The most common levels of schooling among the 88,025 students in Fayette County are college / undergraduate (27,377 | 31.1%), elementary school (14,360 | 16.3%), and middle school (14,310 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Fayette County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,3725.0%
Kindergarten3,2903.7%
Elementary School14,36016.3%
Middle School14,31016.3%
High School14,24616.2%
College / Undergraduate27,37731.1%
Graduate / Professional10,07011.4%
Total88,025100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fayette County

Out of a total of 88,025 students who are enrolled in schools in Fayette County, 13,556 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 74,469 (84.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,142 (66.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,787 (93.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fayette County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,076 (33.4%)2,142 (66.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,642 (79.3%)3,551 (20.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,333 (86.1%)2,467 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,421 (86.4%)1,487 (13.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,787 (93.0%)658 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16,791 (91.1%)1,639 (8.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,251 (88.7%)796 (11.3%)
35 Years and over3,183 (79.9%)801 (20.1%)
Total74,469 (84.6%)13,556 (15.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fayette County

Business (19,141 | 17.9%), science & technology (11,749 | 11.0%), education (11,231 | 10.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (9,225 | 8.6%), and engineering (8,292 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 106,910 individuals in Fayette County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fayette County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,1113.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,2258.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3,7433.5%
Psychology4,4964.2%
Social Sciences7,7927.3%
Engineering8,2927.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies6430.6%
Science & Technology11,74911.0%
Business19,14117.9%
Education11,23110.5%
Literature & Languages5,5155.2%
Liberal Arts & History5,5965.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3,4433.2%
Communications5,0454.7%
Arts & Humanities6,8886.4%
Total106,910100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fayette County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fayette County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fayette County are males with 2 vehicles (40,400, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (36,462, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fayette County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,222 (3.8%)1,726 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle19,549 (23.0%)21,343 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles40,400 (47.5%)36,462 (46.5%)
3 Vehicles14,815 (17.4%)13,272 (16.9%)
4 Vehicles5,235 (6.2%)3,869 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,734 (2.0%)1,706 (2.2%)
Total84,955 (100.0%)78,378 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fayette County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fayette County are 15 to 19 minutes (33,830 commuters, 22.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (30,146 commuters, 20.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (25,562 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Fayette County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,0802.7%
5 to 9 Minutes15,39410.3%
10 to 14 Minutes25,56217.1%
15 to 19 Minutes33,83022.6%
20 to 24 Minutes30,14620.2%
25 to 29 Minutes9,2716.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15,19910.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,9171.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7481.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4,2432.8%
60 to 89 Minutes3,4602.3%
90 or more Minutes2,6631.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Fayette County

The most common commute times in Fayette County are 15 to 19 minutes (17,253 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16,577 commuters, 23.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fayette County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,260 (2.9%)1,820 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,697 (9.9%)7,697 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,567 (16.2%)12,995 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,253 (22.2%)16,577 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,629 (20.1%)14,517 (20.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,387 (5.7%)4,884 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,167 (10.5%)7,032 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,494 (1.9%)1,423 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,959 (2.5%)789 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,498 (3.2%)1,745 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,099 (2.7%)1,361 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,609 (2.1%)1,054 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fayette County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fayette County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (11,132, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,856, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fayette County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,628 (3.4%)1,358 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,039 (2.6%)997 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,806 (4.9%)2,298 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,489 (5.8%)4,419 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,195 (9.3%)6,068 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,269 (13.2%)10,307 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,132 (14.3%)10,856 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,055 (13.0%)7,997 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,550 (5.9%)6,043 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,819 (6.2%)5,983 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,887 (3.7%)2,464 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,322 (1.7%)1,372 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,552 (8.4%)5,361 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,876 (7.6%)6,371 (8.9%)
Total77,619 (100.0%)71,894 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fayette County

Occupancy by Ownership in Fayette County

Of the total 136,104 dwellings in Fayette County, owner-occupied units account for 73,941 (54.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 62,163 (45.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fayette County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73,94154.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62,16345.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units136,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fayette County

Occupancy by Household Size in Fayette County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,94633.8%
2-Person Household46,30334.0%
3-Person Household19,34214.2%
4+ Person Household24,51318.0%
Total Housing Units136,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fayette County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fayette County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,613 (42.7%)26,333 (57.3%)
2-Person Household28,322 (61.2%)17,981 (38.8%)
3-Person Household10,885 (56.3%)8,457 (43.7%)
4+ Person Household15,121 (61.7%)9,392 (38.3%)
Total Housing Units73,941 (54.3%)62,163 (45.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fayette County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,578 (30.6%)5,852 (69.4%)
High School Diploma9,563 (42.9%)12,707 (57.1%)
College/Associate Degree18,675 (46.0%)21,898 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43,125 (66.5%)21,706 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fayette County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fayette County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38,89228.6%
35 to 44 Years23,37617.2%
45 to 54 Years21,40315.7%
55 to 64 Years22,29616.4%
65 to 74 Years17,44312.8%
75 to 84 Years9,4877.0%
85 Years and Over3,2072.4%
Total136,104100.0%

Housing Finances in Fayette County

Median Income by Occupancy in Fayette County

Median Income by Occupancy in Fayette County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied73,941 (54.3%)$99,915
Renter-Occupied62,163 (45.7%)$41,622
Average136,104 (100.0%)$66,087

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fayette County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fayette County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000977 (1.3%)3,666 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999731 (1.0%)2,871 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999896 (1.2%)3,927 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,299 (1.8%)3,453 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,673 (2.3%)4,751 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,549 (4.8%)7,637 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,526 (8.8%)9,813 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,860 (16.0%)11,928 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,486 (12.8%)6,716 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,359 (22.1%)4,794 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more20,585 (27.8%)2,607 (4.2%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fayette County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fayette County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,836 (2.5%)1,193 (1.9%)
$300 to $4997,783 (10.5%)1,826 (2.9%)
$500 to $79912,527 (16.9%)10,420 (16.8%)
$800 to $9996,547 (8.8%)12,771 (20.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,197 (26.0%)23,861 (38.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,573 (17.0%)7,338 (11.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,090 (8.2%)1,684 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,172 (4.3%)631 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more4,216 (5.7%)269 (0.4%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fayette County

Housing Structures in Fayette County

Housing Structures in Fayette County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached83,13061.1%
Single Unit, Attached9,0506.7%
2 Unit Apartments4,0963.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,6274.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,5437.0%
10 or more Apartments23,40917.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,2490.9%
Total136,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fayette County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fayette County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67,075 (80.7%)16,055 (19.3%)
Single Unit, Attached3,889 (43.0%)5,161 (57.0%)
2 Unit Apartments323 (7.9%)3,773 (92.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments451 (8.0%)5,176 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments428 (4.5%)9,115 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments946 (4.0%)22,463 (96.0%)
Mobile Home / Other829 (66.4%)420 (33.6%)
Total73,941 (54.3%)62,163 (45.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fayette County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fayette County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room141 (0.2%)2,819 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,015 (1.4%)17,748 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,304 (22.1%)29,761 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,817 (36.3%)9,027 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms29,664 (40.1%)2,808 (4.5%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fayette County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fayette County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas41,378 (56.0%)15,890 (25.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas758 (1.0%)721 (1.2%)
Electricity31,374 (42.4%)44,963 (72.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene67 (0.1%)103 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke41 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels229 (0.3%)122 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used94 (0.1%)364 (0.6%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fayette County

Household Vehicle Usage in Fayette County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,469 (2.0%)8,385 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle20,483 (27.7%)29,771 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles35,733 (48.3%)18,544 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles16,256 (22.0%)5,463 (8.8%)
Total73,941 (100.0%)62,163 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fayette County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fayette County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,58150,360
Median Property Value$247,100$248,300
Median Household Income$77,162$15,218
Monthly Housing Costs$558$4,175
Real Estate Taxes$2,244$857

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fayette County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,058 (4.5%)769 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,287 (5.5%)1,528 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,367 (52.4%)28,892 (57.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,936 (25.2%)12,862 (25.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,866 (7.9%)3,916 (7.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999594 (2.5%)1,497 (3.0%)
$1,000,000 or more473 (2.0%)896 (1.8%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fayette County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,019 (4.3%)1,305 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,262 (9.6%)689 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,799 (7.6%)1,606 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,410 (10.2%)1,750 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,978 (16.9%)4,116 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,009 (12.8%)7,882 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,737 (15.9%)6,477 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more5,367 (22.8%)12,622 (25.1%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fayette County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fayette County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,043 (29.9%)109,382 (217.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,389 (18.6%)18,120 (36.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,008 (12.8%)14,189 (28.2%)
4.0x or more8,910 (37.8%)7,042 (14.0%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fayette County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,183 (9.3%)166 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,437 (18.8%)2,813 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,49916,200 (68.7%)9,160 (18.2%)
Total23,581 (100.0%)50,360 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fayette County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years21,173 (97.2%)610 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years48,501 (97.1%)1,447 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years39,958 (90.4%)4,217 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years37,925 (88.4%)4,972 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years36,399 (88.3%)4,819 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years33,594 (91.8%)2,996 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years33,647 (93.2%)2,450 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years26,828 (99.2%)207 (0.8%)
75 Years and older17,231 (99.8%)37 (0.2%)
Total295,256 (93.1%)21,755 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fayette County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fayette County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born21,173 (97.2%)610 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48,501 (97.1%)1,447 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,958 (90.4%)4,217 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fayette County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fayette County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00035,726 (89.8%)4,045 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99945,470 (86.8%)6,905 (13.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,003 (92.4%)3,964 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99937,808 (93.3%)2,696 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over120,744 (96.9%)3,869 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,104 (41.8%)12,481 (57.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,312 (36.7%)32,055 (64.2%)
19 to 25 Years6,848 (15.5%)33,863 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years7,456 (17.4%)31,354 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,140 (17.3%)30,683 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,293 (17.2%)28,304 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years8,672 (24.0%)27,204 (75.4%)
65 to 74 Years25,462 (94.2%)16,427 (60.8%)
75 Years and over17,039 (98.7%)10,980 (63.6%)
Total106,326 (33.5%)223,351 (70.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fayette County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fayette County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years183 (1.9%)11 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years2,015 (8.2%)1,002 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,763 (8.2%)3,332 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years7,450 (13.3%)7,662 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,692 (21.8%)3,232 (22.0%)
75 Years and over3,248 (47.5%)5,131 (49.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fayette County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fayette County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.7%)11 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years302 (1.2%)111 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years342 (0.7%)406 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,671 (3.0%)1,655 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,107 (9.0%)893 (6.1%)
75 Years and over1,793 (26.2%)1,923 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fayette County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years115 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years148 (0.6%)147 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years391 (0.9%)505 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,740 (3.1%)1,248 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years466 (3.8%)519 (3.5%)
75 Years and over564 (8.3%)1,017 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fayette County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,569 (6.4%)728 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,742 (5.9%)2,303 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,239 (5.8%)3,192 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years355 (2.9%)634 (4.3%)
75 Years and over641 (9.4%)1,360 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fayette County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (0.5%)65 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years327 (0.7%)210 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,411 (6.1%)4,486 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,380 (11.2%)2,266 (15.4%)
75 Years and over2,002 (29.3%)3,752 (36.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fayette County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years262 (1.1%)162 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years149 (0.3%)127 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years981 (1.7%)1,559 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years298 (2.4%)529 (3.6%)
75 Years and over514 (7.5%)1,270 (12.2%)

Technology Access in Fayette County

Computing Device Access in Fayette County

Computing Device Access in Fayette County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop111,16481.7%
Smartphone124,94991.8%
Tablet90,15466.2%
No Computing Device5,5234.1%
Total136,104100.0%

Internet Access in Fayette County

Internet Access in Fayette County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1540.1%
Broadband Home107,24478.8%
Cellular Data Only13,4859.9%
Satellite Internet5,3033.9%
No Internet12,5899.2%
Total136,104100.0%

Fayette County Summary

Fayette County, Kentucky is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of the state. It is bordered by Scott, Woodford, Jessamine, Clark, Madison, and Bourbon counties. The county seat is Lexington, the second-largest city in the state. Fayette County is home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

Geography

Fayette County is located in the Inner Bluegrass region of Kentucky. It is bordered by Scott, Woodford, Jessamine, Clark, Madison, and Bourbon counties. The county has a total area of 286 square miles, of which 284 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Inner Bluegrass and the Outer Bluegrass. The Inner Bluegrass is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil, while the Outer Bluegrass is characterized by flat plains and sandy soil.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Kentucky River, Elkhorn Creek, and Stoner Creek. The Kentucky River forms the northern border of the county, while Elkhorn Creek and Stoner Creek flow through the county. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Reba, Lake Herrington, and Lake Ellerslie.

Climate

Fayette County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 35°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with an average of 4.5 inches of snowfall per year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Fayette County had a population of 295,803. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,868, and the median income for a family was $54,817. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Fayette County is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture. The county is home to several major employers, including the University of Kentucky, Lexmark International, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the primary crops. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, horses, and poultry being the primary animals raised.
Fayette County is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Kentucky Horse Park, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and the Red Mile Racetrack. These attractions bring in millions of visitors each year, providing a boost to the local economy.

Conclusion

Fayette County, Kentucky is a vibrant and diverse county located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. It is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, which bring in millions of visitors each year. The county has a population of 295,803, with a median income of $45,868. Fayette County is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fayette County?
Total Population of Fayette County is 321,276.
What is the Total Male Population of Fayette County?
Total Male Population of Fayette County is 158,371.
What is the Total Female Population of Fayette County?
Total Female Population of Fayette County is 162,905.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fayette County?
There are 97.22 Males per 100 Females in Fayette County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fayette County?
There are 102.86 Females per 100 Males in Fayette County.
What is the Median Population Age in Fayette County?
Median Population Age in Fayette County is 35.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fayette County
Average Family Size in Fayette County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fayette County
Average Household Size in Fayette County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fayette County?
Per Capita income in Fayette County is $40,953.
What is the Median Family Income in Fayette County?
Median Family Income in Fayette County is $91,263.
What is the Median Household income in Fayette County?
Median Household Income in Fayette County is $66,087.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fayette County?
Income or Wage Gap in Fayette County is 23.9%.
Women in Fayette County earn 76.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fayette County?
Family Income Deficit in Fayette County is $11,247.
Families that are below poverty line in Fayette County earn $11,247 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fayette County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fayette County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fayette County?
There are 178,242 People in the Labor Forcein in Fayette County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fayette County?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Fayette County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fayette County?
Unemployment Rate in Fayette County is 5.0%.