Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $63,909

With a Median Household Income of $63,909 the Lexington, KY Market ranks 150th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $87,537

The Average Household Income is $87,537 for which this market ranks 144th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Lexington, KY market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - High

The distribution of Household Income in the Lexington, KY market can be considered High with a Gini coefficient of 0.465. This market ranks 10th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $61,836 and $96,122, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $51,677

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $51,677 the Lexington, KY market ranks 153rd across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $97,056

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $97,056 the Lexington, KY market ranks 141st across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $97,693

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $97,693 the Lexington, KY market ranks 148th across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $70,425

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $70,425 the Lexington, KY market ranks 146th across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $88,246

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $88,246 the Lexington, KY market ranks 154th across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $78,008

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $78,008 the Lexington, KY market ranks 84th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $113,216

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $113,216 the Lexington, KY market ranks 101st across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $79,348

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $79,348 the Lexington, KY market ranks 148th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $83,143

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $83,143 the Lexington, KY market ranks 140th across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $68,301

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $68,301 which ranks 150th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $19,235, or 21.97%, overall this percentage drop ranks 72nd across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $48,892

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $48,892 which ranks 155th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $38,645, or 44.15%, overall this percentage drop ranks 68th across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Labor

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