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Population and households in University of Kentucky
Household size in University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.99 | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in University of Kentucky are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.06, even as the national average fell. University of Kentucky has the largest households of any Lexington neighborhood.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 21.8 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.5 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.5 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.3 | +1.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
University of Kentucky is young: half of its residents are under 20.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 23.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. No other Lexington neighborhood is younger.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in University of Kentucky, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 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 University of Kentucky
Renters in University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 45.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 45.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 46.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University of Kentucky: 76.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Lexington's 23 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +34.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in University of Kentucky: 41.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 34.5 points from 2006–10, 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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −16 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
University of Kentucky is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has older homes.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $824 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $896 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $1,024 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,245 | $1,309 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$486 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in University of Kentucky pays $1,245 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $601 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 48.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 University of Kentucky
Bachelor's degrees in University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.7% | 39.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.2% | 40.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 43.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 47.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −17.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in University of Kentucky (45.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 17.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 89.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University of Kentucky: 99.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. University of Kentucky has the highest share of high school graduates of any Lexington neighborhood.
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 University of Kentucky
| Period | University of Kentucky | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University of Kentucky runs well above the national rate: 25.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. University of Kentucky has the highest unemployment rate of any Lexington neighborhood. Unemployment is up 14.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
University of Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Virginia Ave | 1.91 | 22.8 | 9.3% | 97.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,081 | 52.3% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| Downtown Lexington | 1.65 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1959 | $875 | 56.0% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Chevy Chase-Ashland Park | 2.02 | 45.2 | 1.5% | 40.3% | 8.1% | 1955 | $1,175 | 76.2% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| Duncan Park | 2.10 | 35.0 | 14.9% | 61.1% | 19.0% | 1952 | $850 | 38.0% | 85.6% | 6.9% |
| Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | 2.30 | 24.3 | 22.2% | 87.2% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,310 | 34.4% | 88.8% | 12.4% |
| Southland Deerfield Open Gates | 2.15 | 37.9 | 4.4% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 1960 | $1,413 | 61.0% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| Fairway-Liberty Heights | 2.04 | 37.4 | 8.4% | 37.1% | 5.9% | 1955 | $938 | 54.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Reservorir | 1.99 | 46.2 | 3.4% | 46.0% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,379 | 62.8% | 94.4% | 4.0% |
| 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 University of Kentucky. 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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