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 $62,612 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lexington median household income is $7,039 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $7,105 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Lexington median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lexington-Fayette are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
| Lexington | $62,612 | -2.82% | +2.19% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lexington is $62,612. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $64,426 and is now $1,814 (2.82%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 | $62,612 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 | $64,426 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 | $64,106 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 | $61,268 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 | $64,181 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 | $60,707 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 | $60,744 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 | $57,588 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 | $58,573 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 | $56,690 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 | $56,886 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 | $59,160 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 | $61,672 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 | $59,262 |
Lexington Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lexington was $83,306 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Lexington median family income is $13,246 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lexington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
| Lexington | $83,306 | -1.62% | +6.88% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lexington is $83,306. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $84,679 and is now $1,373 (1.62%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 | $83,306 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 | $84,679 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 | $83,186 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 | $77,942 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 | $82,666 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 | $79,094 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 | $76,105 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 | $73,975 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 | $75,025 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 | $76,645 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 | $78,636 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 | $76,791 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 | $79,158 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 | $78,071 |
Lexington Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lexington was $36,243 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Lexington median per capita income is $5,515 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lexington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lexington Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
| Lexington | $36,243 | -0.82% | +2.39% |
Trends in Lexington, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lexington is $36,243. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,543 and is now $300 (0.82%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lexington, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lexington
| Date | US | Kentucky | Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 | $36,243 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 | $36,543 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 | $35,589 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 | $35,397 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 | $35,378 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 | $34,613 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 | $34,271 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 | $31,763 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 | $32,231 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 | $32,973 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 | $32,637 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 | $33,599 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 | $34,224 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 | $35,059 |
