Fast Fact

Lexington, Kentucky is the “Horse Capital of the World.” It is the second largest city in Kentucky and has the second largest metropolitan area.

Lexington population: 260,512 

Lexington, KY

Major area employers:

• Ashland Inc.
• Clark Material Handling Company
• GTE Products Corporation
• Johnson Controls
• Lexmark International
• Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company
• Long John Silver's
• Square D Company
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.
• The Trane Company
• The Valvoline Company
• United Parcel Service
• University of Kentucky

Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 64 and 75 and is within a day's drive of 75% of the U.S. population. Lexington is accessible by air with approximately 100 direct and nonstop flights.

Area colleges and universities:

• Asbury College
• Asbury Theological Seminary
• Berea College
• Centre College
• Eastern Kentucky University
• Georgetown College
• Kentucky State University
• Lexington Community College
• Lexington Theological Seminary
• National College of Business and Technology
• Midway College
• Sullivan College
• Transylvania University
• University of Kentucky