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Lexa

Arkansas · 286 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Lexa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,469. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−14%since 2000
from 331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
621512413304191990201020202024Lexa
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,431
+43%since 2000
from $12,168 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+88%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(238)
Black26.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(201)
Black26.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(18)
Diversity Score61.4%(176)
Diversity Score
61
+25%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexa, Arkansas?

Lexa, Arkansas has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexa, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lexa, Arkansas earns about $25,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexa, Arkansas expensive?

In Lexa, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Lexa, Arkansas?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lexa, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexa, Arkansas?

About 15.3% of people in Lexa, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexa, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexa, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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