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What are the demographics of Lexington, Kentucky?

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    The estimated 2000 population of Lexington-Fayette was 260,512. The Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes Fayette and Bourbon County, KentuckyBourbon, Clark County, KentuckyClark, Fayette County, KentuckyFayette, Jessamine County, KentuckyJessamine, Scott County, KentuckyScott, and Woodford County, KentuckyWoodford counties. As of 2005, the MSA population stands at 429,889.

    The Lexington-Fayette-Frankfort-Richmond, KY Combined Statistical Area, established in 2005, had an estimated population of 635,547 in 2005. This includes the metro area and an additional seven counties, although Garrard County, KentuckyGarrard County was excluded even though it is an important commuter county. http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro-city/List6.txt.

    As of the censusGeographic references#2 of 2000, there were 260,512 people, 108,288 households, and 62,915 families residing in the city. The population density was 353.5/km sq (915.6/mi sq). There were 116,167 housing units at an average density of 157.6/km sq (408.3/mi sq).

    '''The racial makeup of the city was:'''
    81.04% White
    13.48% African American
    0.19% Native American
    2.46% Asian
    0.03% Pacific Islander
    1.21% from other races
    1.58% from two or more races
    3.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

    '''There were 108,288 households out of which:'''
    27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them
    43.5% were Marriagemarried couples living together
    11.5% had a female householder with no husband present
    41.9% were non-families
    31.7% of all households were made up of individuals
    7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older

    The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

    '''The age distribution was:'''
    21.3% under the age of 18
    14.6% from 18 to 24
    33.2% from 25 to 44
    20.9% from 45 to 64
    10.0% who were 65 years of age or older

    The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

    The median income for a household in the city was $39,813, and the median income for a family was $58,677. Males had a median income of $36,166 versus $26,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,109. 12.9% of the population and 8.2% of families were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older.

    There are over 230 churches, mosques and synagogues in Lexington, representing 38 denominations.
    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington%2C_Kentucky

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