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Lexington

Alabama · 727 residents · 3.236 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
−13%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5766757758749731990201020202024Lexington
2024638
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,922
+44%since 2000
from $15,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(831)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(688)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score9.4%(69)
Diversity Score
9
+954%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Alabama?

Lexington, Alabama has about 727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Alabama?

The typical household in Lexington, Alabama earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Alabama expensive?

In Lexington, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Alabama?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Alabama?

About 9.4% of people in Lexington, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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