Lexington-Fayette Kentucky Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lexington-Fayette Kentucky metro area was $60,492 in 2019, the latest figures available. Lexington median household income is $8,197 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $5,220 less than the US median household income. 2020 metro income data (including Lexington median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Lexington-Fayette are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| Kentucky | $52,295 | +2.22% | +5.20% |
| Lexington | $60,492 | +4.63% | +5.60% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lexington is $60,492. Real median household income peaked in 2017 at $60,562 and is now $70 (0.12%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $52,295 | $60,492 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $51,158 | $57,813 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $50,452 | $60,562 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $49,709 | $57,284 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $48,792 | $57,319 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $46,436 | $54,340 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $47,707 | $55,270 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $46,545 | $53,493 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $46,867 | $53,679 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $47,077 | $54,356 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $47,865 | $55,824 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $49,772 | $58,194 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $49,040 | $55,920 |
Lexington Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lexington was $78,496 in 2019. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Lexington median family income is $12,313 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Lexington will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| Kentucky | $66,183 | +4.46% | +5.25% |
| Lexington | $78,496 | +6.73% | +5.17% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $78,496, the median family income for Lexington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Family Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $66,183 | $78,496 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $63,356 | $73,547 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $64,237 | $78,004 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $62,881 | $74,634 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $60,632 | $71,814 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $59,211 | $69,803 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $60,119 | $70,794 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $59,138 | $72,323 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $59,143 | $74,202 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $59,215 | $70,505 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $59,487 | $72,461 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $62,162 | $74,694 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $60,647 | $73,669 |
Lexington Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lexington was $33,582 in 2019. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Lexington median per capita income is $4,553 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Lexington will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| Kentucky | $29,029 | +2.48% | +4.62% |
| Lexington | $33,582 | +0.54% | +2.82% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lexington is $33,582. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $34,385 and is now $803 (2.34%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,357 in 2010, real per capita income for Lexington has now grown by $4,225 (14.39%).
Real Per Capita Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $29,029 | $33,582 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $28,327 | $33,401 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $27,929 | $33,383 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $27,748 | $32,661 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $27,066 | $32,339 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $25,601 | $29,972 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $26,018 | $30,414 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $25,348 | $31,114 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $25,404 | $30,797 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $25,507 | $29,357 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $26,043 | $31,704 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $27,132 | $32,294 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $26,969 | $33,082 |
