Lexington-Fayette, KY

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2019 Population

323,152

0.194% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.287% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.8%

5.4% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,356

6.3% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$211,400

9.36% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

166,533

3.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Lexington-Fayette, KY had a population of 323k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $58,356. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lexington-Fayette, KY declined from 323,780 to 323,152, a −0.194% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,896 to $58,356, a 6.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lexington-Fayette, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), and White (Hispanic) (2.86%). 0% of the households in Lexington-Fayette, KY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.7% of the residents in Lexington-Fayette, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lexington-Fayette, KY are University of Kentucky (8,125 degrees awarded in 2019), Bluegrass Community and Technical College (4,179 degrees), and Transylvania University (272 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lexington-Fayette, KY was $211,400, and the homeownership rate was 53.3%. Most people in Lexington-Fayette, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lexington-Fayette, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Lexington-Fayette, KY is home to a population of 323k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.59% of Lexington-Fayette, KY residents were born outside of the country (31k people).

In 2019, there were 4.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (228k people) in Lexington-Fayette, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lexington-Fayette, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
228k ± 246
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.7k ± 2.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 742

7.41%

Hispanic Population

24k people

7.41% of the people in Lexington-Fayette, KY are hispanic (24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lexington-Fayette, KY as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.59%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

31k people

9.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

30.4k people

As of 2019, 9.59% of Lexington-Fayette, KY residents (31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lexington-Fayette, KY was 9.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lexington-Fayette, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lexington-Fayette, KY was 35. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Lexington-Fayette, KY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Lexington-Fayette, KY residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
34,591 ± 4,549 people
India
18,181 ± 3,304 people
Cuba
16,465 ± 3,145 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,591 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 18,181 and Cuba with 16,465.

Citizenship

93.7%

2019 Citizenship

93.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.7% of Lexington-Fayette, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lexington-Fayette, KY was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lexington-Fayette, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,686 ± 860
Gulf War (2001-)
3,527 ± 975
Gulf War (1990s)
1,539 ± 538

Lexington-Fayette, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lexington-Fayette, KY is $58,356. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Lexington-Fayette, KY was Census Tract 40.06 with a value of $228,125, followed by Census Tract 23.04 and Census Tract 39.16, with respective values of $176,635 and $134,375.

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,298. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lexington-Fayette, KY employs 167k people. The largest industries in Lexington-Fayette, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,976 people), Educational Services (23,665 people), and Retail Trade (21,505 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,288), Finance & Insurance ($61,358), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,050).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,356

2019 value

± $4,010

6.3%

1 Year Growth

± 7.72%

Households in Lexington-Fayette, KY have a median annual income of $58,356, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,896 in 2018, which represents a 6.3% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lexington-Fayette, KY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

$60,281

Average Male Salary in Kentucky

± $1,617

$45,298

Average Female Salary in Kentucky

± $1,128

In 2019, full-time male employees in Kentucky made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kentucky

Asian
$69,853 ± $11,293
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$51,002 ± $35,476
White
$46,683 ± $955

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kentucky workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.37 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kentucky.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lexington-Fayette, KY is from Kentucky.

0.45

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2018 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2019, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.957% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 40.06
Census Tract 23.04
Census Tract 39.16

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lexington-Fayette, KY was Census Tract 40.06 with a value of $228,125, followed by Census Tract 23.04 and Census Tract 39.16, with respective values of $176,635 and $134,375.

The following map shows all of the places in Lexington-Fayette, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lexington-Fayette, KY (51.7k out of 308k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
30,845 ± 1,267
Black
13,073 ± 849
Hispanic
6,598 ± 556

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lexington-Fayette, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

167k

2019 Value

± 7,187

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± 6.09%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lexington-Fayette, KY declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 172k employees to 167k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lexington-Fayette, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (17,843 people), Management Occupations (17,800 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lexington-Fayette, KY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lexington-Fayette, KY, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (17,843 people), Management Occupations (17,800 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,834 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lexington-Fayette, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.66 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.52 times), and Legal Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lexington-Fayette, KY, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($101,672), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,959), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($71,137).

Industries

Employment by Industries

167k

2019 Value

± 7,187

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± 6.09%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lexington-Fayette, KY declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 172k employees to 167k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lexington-Fayette, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,976 people), Educational Services (23,665 people), and Retail Trade (21,505 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lexington-Fayette, KY, though some of these residents may live in Lexington-Fayette, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lexington-Fayette, KY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,976 people), Educational Services (23,665 people), and Retail Trade (21,505 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Lexington-Fayette, KY has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.57 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.52 times), and Retail Trade (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lexington-Fayette, KY, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,288), Finance & Insurance ($61,358), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,050).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $85.2B, followed by Electronics ($36.6B) and Machinery ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$373B

2018 Value in Kentucky

$703B

Projected 2045 Value in Kentucky

88.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Kentucky trade was $373B. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $703B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$27.8B
Indiana
$22.6B
California
$21.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $27.8B, followed by Indiana with $22.6B and California and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Fayette County, KY went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Other (7.07%). The most partisan county was Leslie County, KY with 89.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lexington-Fayette, KY. Showing the available data for Fayette County, KY.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.7%)
Republican Party
Other (7.07%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Other (7.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Kentucky.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Fayette County, KY

51.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kentucky

Leslie County, KY
89.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Jackson County, KY
88.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, KY
88.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kentucky was Leslie County, KY with 89.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Kentucky colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Lexington-Fayette, KY awarded 12,992 degrees. The student population of Lexington-Fayette, KY is skewed towards women, with 17,489 male students and 23,739 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lexington-Fayette, KY are White (10,003 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (865 and 6.9%), Hispanic or Latino (523 and 4.17%), and Two or More Races (433 and 3.46%).

The largest universities in Lexington-Fayette, KY by number of degrees awarded are University of Kentucky (8,125 and 62.5%), Bluegrass Community and Technical College (4,179 and 32.2%), and Transylvania University (272 and 2.09%).

The most popular majors in Lexington-Fayette, KY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (766 and 5.9%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (509 and 3.92%), and General Business (494 and 3.8%).

The median tuition costs in Lexington-Fayette, KY are $38,570 for private four year colleges, and $11,011 and $29,331 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
362 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
346 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
286 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lexington-Fayette, KY was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lexington-Fayette, KY according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Kentucky
8,125 degrees awarded
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
4,179 degrees awarded
Transylvania University
272 degrees awarded

$11,011

Median In-State Public

$38,570

Median Private

In 2019, the Lexington-Fayette, KY institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Kentucky with 8,125 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,866

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,126

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 5,866 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is 0.823 times less than the 7,126 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Lexington-Fayette, KY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
10,003 degrees awarded
Black or African American
865 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
523 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lexington-Fayette, KY was White students. These 10,003 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 865 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lexington-Fayette, KY was $211,400 in 2019, which is 0.879 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $193,300 to $211,400, a 9.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Lexington-Fayette, KY is 53.3%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lexington-Fayette, KY have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lexington-Fayette, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$211,400

2019 Median

± $8,550

$193,300

2018 Median

± $5,884

In 2019, the median property value in Lexington-Fayette, KY grew to to $211,400 from the previous year's value of $193,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lexington-Fayette, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington-Fayette, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,356

Median Household Income

± $4,010

132k

Number of Households

± 5,904

In 2019, the median household income of the 132k households in Lexington-Fayette, KY grew to $58,356 from the previous year's value of $54,896.

The following chart displays the households in Lexington-Fayette, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lexington-Fayette, KY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington-Fayette, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

53.3%

2019 Homeownership

55.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53.3% of the housing units in Lexington-Fayette, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lexington-Fayette, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lexington-Fayette, KY have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Lexington-Fayette, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lexington-Fayette, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (9.34%)
Worked At Home (4.44%)

In 2019, 79.3% of workers in Lexington-Fayette, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.34%) and those who worked at home (4.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lexington-Fayette, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lexington-Fayette, KY have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.4% of the population of Lexington-Fayette, KY has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Fayette County, KY see 801 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 673 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Knott County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Owsley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Fayette County, KY.

801 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fayette County, KY

Primary care physicians in Fayette County, KY see an average of 801 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (807 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fayette County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kentucky

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.57%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lexington-Fayette, KY declined by 1.48% from 7.69% to 7.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lexington-Fayette, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.