Fayette County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21067
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 283.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.71 sq mi
- Total Area
- 285.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.040678
- Longitude
- -84.458272
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 298,896
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 234,839
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 278,450 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 20,446 | 6.8% |
| White | 215,102 | 72.0% |
| Black | 42,460 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7,768 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,304 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 224,855 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 9,985 | 4.3% |
| White | 179,581 | 76.5% |
| Black | 35,973 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7,218 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,421 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 784 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 323,725
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,820
- Poverty Rate
- 14.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 46,481
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 221,483 | 68.4% |
| Black | 46,839 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 14,103 | 4.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 217,967
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 116,079 | 53.3% |
| Republican | 74,704 | 34.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 13,625 | 6.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 101,641 | 46.6% |
| Female | 116,326 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 156,522 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,186 | 3.3% |
| Black | 25,866 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 5,010 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 107,072
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 82,318 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,177 | 30.3% |
| Black | 10,448 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 1,826 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 48,006 | 47.2% |
| Female | 59,066 | 50.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 31,342 (14.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 102,165 (48.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 148,959
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $308,144
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,267
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 12.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.