Lexington-FayetteKentucky
Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky, the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States.
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About Lexington-Fayette
Set in the central part of Kentucky, Lexington-Fayette is a big city counting 329,437 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 2nd largest city in Kentucky and the 59th largest in the entire United States.
Lexington-Fayette holds the status of a recognized community. The community covers 283.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,161 residents per square mile.
What Makes Lexington-Fayette Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Kentucky (#2 statewide).
- The only place in America named Lexington-Fayette — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 283.85 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Lexington-Fayette
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Lexington-Fayette
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- GattiTown
- Kentucky Room · Museum
- Lexington Children's Museum · Museum
- Living Arts and Science Center · Museum
- Comedy Off Broadway · Attraction
- LakeSide LIve Summer Music Festival · Attraction
- Lexington History Museum · Museum
- Main Event
- Malibu Jack’s · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington-Fayette
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lexington-Fayette
- Arlington Elementary School
- Ashland Elementary School
- Beaumont Middle School
- Bryan Station Middle School
- Cassidy Elementary School
- Crawford Middle School
- Deep Springs Elementary School
- Dixie Elementary Magnet School
- Garden Springs Elementary School
- Harrison Elementary School
- Henry Clay High School
- Lafayette High School
- Lansdowne Elementary School
- Scapa At Bluegrass
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.