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Lexington

Georgia · 203 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,771. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−15%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1352403454505551990201020202024Lexington
2024520
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,771
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,098
−11%since 2000
from $22,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+33.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−14%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(167)
Black25.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(152)
Black17.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.4%(86)
Diversity Score
42
−17%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Georgia?

Lexington, Georgia has about 203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Georgia?

The typical household in Lexington, Georgia earns about $51,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Georgia expensive?

In Lexington, Georgia, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Georgia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Georgia?

About 41.4% of people in Lexington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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