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Broadleaf Workforce Insights
For Lexington - Fayette, KY
Lexington Workforce Population Summary
Population
518957
/ As of 2023 /
Increased
3802
/ From 2018-2023 /
Projected Decrease
31
/ 2023-2028 /
Employment Increased
4.2%
/ From 2018-2023 /
Total Regional Employment
315363
/ As of 2023 /
12635
/ 5 Year Increase /
Projected growth by 12,544 over the next 5 years
Population w/ Associates Degree
8.4%
/ June 2024 /
Employees w/ Bachelors Degree
23.0%
/ June 2024 /
Total Employable Population
417110
Racial Diversity
124256
/ Racial diversity is low. The national average for an area this size is 212,988 racially diverse people. /
Retirement Risk
143559
/ Retirement risk is average. The national average for an area this size is 155,210 people retiring soon. /
Labor Force Participation Rate
67.24%
/ June 2024 /
Unemployment Rate
4.22%
/ June 2024 /
Up from
3.26%
/ 5 Years Before /
Largest Industries
/ 2024 /
Government
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Manufacturing
Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months
7206
Top Growing Occupations
/ 2024 /
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Management
Business and Financial Operations
Educational Instruction and Library
Transportation and Material Moving
Top Posted Occupations
/ 2024 /
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Sales and Related
Management
Office and Administrative Support
Transportation and Material Moving
Data provided by Lightcast.