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Lexington-Fayette overview
Lexington-Fayette (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Lexington-Fayette lies in Kentucky in United States at 38.05°N, 84.46°W, about 305 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/New_York (UTC-4).
It is smaller than Corpus Christi (316,239) and larger than Cincinnati (311,097). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 653 km away; the nearest large city is Lexington, 7 km from Lexington-Fayette.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Lexington-Fayette
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Kentucky | 7 km | 320,347 |
| Louisville Kentucky | 116 km | 624,444 |
| Cincinnati Ohio | 120 km | 311,097 |
| Meads Kentucky | 158 km | 288,649 |
| Dayton Ohio | 191 km | 135,512 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lexington-Fayette?
Lexington-Fayette has about 314,488 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Lexington-Fayette the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 653 km away. Lexington-Fayette is the 61st largest city of the country.
How big is Lexington-Fayette compared with the rest of United States?
Its 314,488 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Lexington-Fayette?
In Kentucky, United States, at latitude 38.05 and longitude -84.46, 305 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Lexington (7 km), Louisville (116 km), Cincinnati (120 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Lexington-Fayette Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/lexington-fayette/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/lexington-fayette/">Lexington-Fayette Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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