The manufacturing output for the city rose fourfold. Between 1960 and 1970, the population of Lexington increased by 32% to just over 108,000. All of this industrial investment, coupled with a high demand for housing, led Lexington to become the 14th fastest-developing metropolitan area in the United States.
The manufacturing output of the city increased fourfold. Between 1960 and 1970, the population of Lexington grew by 32% to just over 108,000. All of this industrial investment, combined with a high demand for housing, led Lexington to become the 14th fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States.