Lexington-Fayette, KY Employment

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19%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
7%
Household income NAT. AVG.
24%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$35,466$24,802$29,829
Median household income$58,954$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$87,707$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$37,380$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$36,566$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$27,285$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate3.6%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level15.8%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Lexington-Fayette is 19% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Lexington-Fayette is 7% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Lexington-Fayette is 24% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Lexington-Fayette is 5% higher than the national average

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      $39,298 $58,954 $117,908
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      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Lexington-Fayette median earnings by income bracket

      Lexington-Fayette employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.6%7.6%
      Manufacturing sector12.8%12.8%
      Financial & insurance services3.4%3.4%
      Wholesale & retail services16.1%16.1%
      Public administration3.6%3.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.8%5.8%
      Education, health & social services18.6%18.6%
      Other30.1%30.1%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Georgetown, KY34,362$66,97221.1%
      Wilmore, KY6,339$65,96419.2%
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      Versailles, KY9,251$46,92215.2%
      Lexington-Fayette, KY322,200$58,9546.6%

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      Source: The Lexington-Fayette, KY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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