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Lexington (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Lexington, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)283.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,156.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.82% (2677)
Growth Since 20201.78% (5724)
Rank in State2nd
Rank in Country58th

The population of Lexington, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 327,924. This is an increase of 0.82% (2677 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Lexington by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Lexington by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Lexington by Age

Lexington Population Pyramid 2022
Lexington Median Age
34.8
Total
33.8
Male
35.8
Female
Lexington Sex Ratio
48.98%
157,812
Male
51.02%
164,388
Female
Lexington Age Dependency Ratio
20.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
31.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Lexington Adults
254,886
Adults
(43,177 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Population of Lexington by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate