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Fayette County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Fayette County has 329,751 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 8,877 households moved in and 9,420 moved out (-543 net), while a net $128.9M of income left. Median household income is $69,479, the median home $293,500 and median rent $1,164 a month.
In Kentucky: 57th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 91st of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 120 counties for median household income · 5th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County, KY | 544 | $36.4M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 461 | $24.0M |
| Madison County, KY | 461 | $22.9M |
| Scott County, KY | 378 | $23.2M |
| Clark County, KY | 201 | $13.9M |
| Franklin County, KY | 194 | $10.1M |
| Woodford County, KY | 188 | $9.9M |
| Bourbon County, KY | 109 | $5.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County, KY | 729 | $71.2M |
| Madison County, KY | 661 | $37.7M |
| Scott County, KY | 542 | $36.2M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 519 | $34.8M |
| Clark County, KY | 281 | $16.2M |
| Woodford County, KY | 265 | $18.1M |
| Franklin County, KY | 214 | $10.3M |
| Bourbon County, KY | 153 | $9.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.