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Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

ZIP 40517 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 40517

40517 has a population of 36,396 with a median age of 31.0 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
24.0%+94% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.1%-57% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
12.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
20.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.6%+1065% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 40517

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.1%+21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.6%+1065% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,396
Median age31.0
Poverty rate23.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Black24.0%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born45.8%