Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington-Fayette: The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
About
Lexington-Fayette is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Kentucky. After 7 years in 2017 city had an estimated population of 314,488 inhabitants.
The city was created 52 years ago in 1973.
Lexington-Fayette is the second largest city in Kentucky with a population of over 314,000 residents. Lexington is the county seat of Fayette County.
Nicknamed the “Horse Capital of the World”, Lexington is located in the heart of Kentucky’s famous Bluegrass Region. The city has a vibrant downtown with small-town charm.
Top Attractions and Activities
Horse Farms
Lexington has over 400 horse farms nearby. Tour thoroughbred estates like Coolmore and Ashford Stud to see champion racehorses.
Keeneland Race Course
This prestigious race track hosts live racing meets in April and October. Fans can watch morning workouts and place bets.
Kentucky Horse Park
At this leading horse attraction you can tour horse barns, watch shows, take horseback rides, and visit the International Museum of the Horse.
Distilleries
The Lexington area has several bourbon distilleries providing tours and tastings like Town Branch and Four Roses.
University of Kentucky
Catch a Wildcats basketball game at Rupp Arena or visit the University of Kentucky Art Museum.
Planning Your Visit
Peak tourism is during Keeneland's live racing seasons. Comfortable weather lasts from spring through fall.
Downtown has historic hotels and B&Bs. Lodging is plentiful near highways and by the airport.
LexTran buses serve Lexington. Getting around by car is easy with parking garages downtown.
Quick Facts about Lexington-Fayette
| Population | 314,488 (2017) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Has part | Fayette County, Lexington |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0498,-84.4586 |
| Altitude | 1,001 feet / 305, 1001 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1974 (52 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:23:03 (14th April 2026) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lexington-Fayette is located at 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W (38.0498000, -84.4585500).
Lexington-Fayette map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 272,079 | - | estimation process |
| 2011 | 295,803 | 8.02% | t1983690593 |
| 2017 | 314,488 | 5.94% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lexington-Fayette, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156967 | Summit Salon Academy-Lexington | Lexington (KY) | 40505 |
| 157818 | Transylvania University | Lexington (KY) | 40508-1797 |
| 157021 | American National University-Lexington | Lexington (KY) | 40509 |
| 157085 | University of Kentucky | Lexington (KY) | 40506-0032 |
| 156392 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington (KY) | 40506 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lexington-Fayette, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lexington-Fayette.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40505 |
| Post Rider Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40507 |
| Henry Clay Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40502 |
| Brentwood Carrier Annex Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40511 |
| Lexington Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40511 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Crestwood | 5,111 | Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Mount Vernon | 2,375 | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky |
| Columbus | 150 | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington-Fayette distances to largest Kentucky cities