Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette County is home to 323,725 people. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $69,479.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 323,725 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $69,479 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.9% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.9% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.2% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $293,500 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.7% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 11.9% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.3 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.