Population
329,437
County Introduction
Lexington-Fayette County
Lexington and Fayette County operate as a consolidated government, sharing the same boundaries.
In 1958, Lexington pioneered the nation’s first Urban Services Boundary (USB), which has played a major role in shaping the county’s development. While only about 30% of the county’s land lies within the USB, it houses approximately 97% of the population.
Lexington is surrounded by scenic horse farms and is home to the Kentucky Horse Park, The Red Mile, Keeneland racecourses, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association headquarters.
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Community Spotlight
Lexington-Fayette County is widely known as the Horse Capital of the World.
The Emissions by Sector chart shows how much pollution Lexington-Fayette County created in 2021 from things like driving and powering buildings. The County Emissions Per Capita shows how much that pollution adds up to for each person living there. The County Emissions Projected to 2050 chart shows how following the Central Kentucky Climate Action Plan can help reduce this pollution over time.
The numbers are measured in a standard way (metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e)) that compares all types of pollution to carbon dioxide, which is the most common kind. This helps us understand the total impact on the environment.
Lexington-Fayette County Action Items
The Lexington-Fayette MSA includes six distinct counties, each at a different stage in their sustainability journey. While the CCAP outlines a unified set of reduction measures for the region, the plan acknowledges that each county may require a tailored approach to reach shared goals. The Action Menu for Lexington-Fayette County is shown below.
