Population 5,582 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gardenside-Colony
Household size in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Gardenside-Colony is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.17, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Lexington neighborhoods have smaller households: only two of 23.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.1 | +1.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gardenside-Colony is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 47.7, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Gardenside-Colony, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gardenside-Colony
Renters in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 45.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 45.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 46.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Gardenside-Colony is about as common as it is nationally: 36.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Lexington as a whole (46.1%). About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Gardenside-Colony is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Lexington as a whole (8.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Gardenside-Colony is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $824 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $730 | $896 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $811 | $1,024 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,132 | $1,309 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$486 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gardenside-Colony costs $1,132 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $329 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gardenside-Colony
Bachelor's degrees in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 39.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 40.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 43.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 47.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Gardenside-Colony than nationally: 42.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Lexington overall (47.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.9 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 89.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Gardenside-Colony have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Lexington as a whole (92.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gardenside-Colony
| Period | Gardenside-Colony | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gardenside-Colony has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gardenside-Colony compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenside-Colony | 1.92 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 36.8% | 10.5% | 1965 | $1,132 | 42.6% | 89.4% | 2.7% |
| Garden Springs | 2.15 | 33.4 | 10.9% | 54.2% | 12.2% | 1968 | $1,091 | 48.1% | 89.7% | 3.2% |
| Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | 2.30 | 24.3 | 22.2% | 87.2% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,310 | 34.4% | 88.8% | 12.4% |
| Holiday Hills | 2.47 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 69.8% | 5.7% | 1971 | $1,043 | 16.6% | 69.4% | 2.4% |
| Virginia Ave | 1.91 | 22.8 | 9.3% | 97.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,081 | 52.3% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| Southland Deerfield Open Gates | 2.15 | 37.9 | 4.4% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 1960 | $1,413 | 61.0% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| University of Kentucky | 3.05 | 20.5 | 7.5% | 76.3% | 41.6% | 1946 | $1,245 | 45.4% | 99.7% | 25.8% |
| Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | 2.81 | 21.5 | 5.4% | 67.8% | 36.7% | 1946 | $1,282 | 53.9% | 99.2% | 18.6% |
| Downtown Lexington | 1.65 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1959 | $875 | 56.0% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello | 2.34 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 21.5% | 4.6% | 1983 | $1,328 | 55.4% | 97.6% | 3.4% |
| Brookhaven-Lansdowne | 2.07 | 38.4 | 4.8% | 52.5% | 8.6% | 1965 | $873 | 48.7% | 92.1% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gardenside-Colony. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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