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Fayette County, Kentucky

3 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 6 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
323,725
Median household income
$69,479
±1,691
Unemployed
4.9%
8,756 of 180,472 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
92.5%
129,177 of 139,715 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

Cities, towns and villages 1

Cities, towns and villages in Fayette County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Urban County Government of Lexington-Fayette321,793 (2021)200 E Main St, LexingtonWebsite

Special districts 2

Special districts in Fayette County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Valley View Ferry AuthorityHighwaysPo Box 856, NicholasvilleWebsite
Fayette County Conservation Taxing DistrictSoil and water conservation141 Leestown Center Way, LexingtonWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Fayette County

    School district80 schools

    450 Park Place, Lexington, KY, 40511

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Bluegrass Farmers Market, Inc

    1837 Plaudit Place, Lexington, KY, 40509

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-08-18. USDA listing

  • Lexington Farmers' Market

    400 W. Maxwell St., Lexington, KY, 40508

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Lexington Farmers' Market - Alexandria Dr.

    1791 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-06-12. USDA listing

  • Lexington Farmers' Market - Main St.

    215 West Main Street, Lexington, KY

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-06-12. USDA listing

  • Lexington Farmers' Market - National Ave.

    737 National Avenue, Lexington, KY

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-06-12. USDA listing

  • Lexington Farmers' Market - Southland Dr.

    398 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2024-06-12. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.