The greater Lexington area grew faster than Kentucky as a whole over the past five years or so and is seeing its population of young people and racial minorities grow.
That is according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which released the results of the 2024 American Community Survey last month. The survey captures data from 2020 to 2024, meaning it is less a crystal ball and more a highlight reel. There is also room for error, especially in more local data.
While Fayette County itself is growing slower than nearby counties, the area as a whole is showing healthy signs, in keeping with trends in the Sun Belt.
Lexington area has grown over the past roughly five years
Lexington grew by 3,000 people from the 2019 American Community Survey, or 1%, slower than most of its immediate suburbs. Scott County is the fastest growing of those around Fayette County, having gained about 5,000 people in roughly five years…