Lexington

Population

470,849
Metro Area
296,545
City Limits
Education
Population change
Key Attractions
Median Home Price

$159,000

4.5% year-over-year
Top Occupations
Median Income

$46,735

Diversity

83%	White
11%	African American
5%	Hispanic or Latino
2%	Asian
4%	Other

Population Density

244
Persons per square mile

Sources: 2009 American Community Survey, Zillow.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2000 Census (for population density only). All city data is representative of metropolitan statistical area

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