Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Population History 1980 - 2018
| Population | 323,780 |
| Nationwide Rank | 60 |
Quick Facts
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is the 60th largest city in the United States as of 2018.
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is a urban county.
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is as large as it has ever been. In 2018 Lexington-Fayette had its largest population ever.
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is growing somewhat quickly. It is growing faster than 62% of similarly sized cities since 2000.
Similarly Sized Cities In US
| US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 391,006 | -19.1% |
| 51 | Wichita, Kansas | 389,255 | 10.4% |
| 52 | Cleveland, Ohio | 383,793 | -19.4% |
| 53 | Bakersfield, California | 383,579 | 56.5% |
| 54 | Aurora, Colorado | 374,114 | 34.6% |
| 55 | Anaheim, California | 352,005 | 6.9% |
| 56 | Honolulu, Hawaii | 347,397 | -6.3% |
| 57 | Santa Ana, California | 332,725 | -1.7% |
| 58 | Riverside, California | 330,063 | 27.7% |
| 59 | Corpus Christi, Texas | 326,554 | 17.7% |
| 60 | Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky | 323,780 | 23.9% |
| 61 | Stockton, California | 311,178 | 27.2% |
| 62 | Henderson, Nevada | 310,390 | 73.1% |
| 63 | St. Paul, Minnesota | 307,695 | 7.2% |
| 64 | St. Louis, Missouri | 302,838 | -12.7% |
| 65 | Cincinnati, Ohio | 302,605 | -8.6% |
| 66 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 301,048 | -9.7% |
| 67 | Greensboro, North Carolina | 294,722 | 28.9% |
| 68 | Anchorage, Alaska | 291,538 | 11.8% |
| 69 | Plano, Texas | 288,061 | 28.4% |
| 70 | Lincoln, Nebraska | 287,401 | 26.2% |
Similarly Sized Cities In Kentucky
| US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Louisville/Jefferson County | 620,118 | 11.9% |
| 60 | Lexington-Fayette | 323,780 | 23.9% |
Demographics
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Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
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Population History
| Year | Population | Rank in US |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 323,780 | 60 |
| 2017 | 321,959 | 60 |
| 2016 | 318,449 | 60 |
| 2015 | 314,488 | 61 |
| 2014 | 310,797 | 61 |
| 2013 | 308,428 | 61 |
| 2012 | 305,489 | 62 |
| 2011 | 301,429 | 62 |
| 2010 | 295,803 | 63 |
| 2009 | 296,545 | 63 |
| 2008 | 292,240 | 63 |
| 2007 | 287,263 | 63 |
| 2006 | 283,324 | 63 |
| 2005 | 278,313 | 65 |
| 2004 | 274,581 | 69 |
| 2003 | 271,441 | 67 |
| 2002 | 266,953 | 67 |
| 2001 | 264,544 | 66 |
| 2000 | 261,189 | 65 |
| 1990 | 225,366 | 70 |
| 1980 | 204,165 | 68 |