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Lexington

Illinois · 2,079 residents (2025 est.) · 2.047 sq mi
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Lexington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,126
+11%since 2000
from 1,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,079 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,167
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,146 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,327
+103%since 2000
from $20,898 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration22.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,886)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(91)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other1.6%(33)
Diversity Score15.9%(337)
Diversity Score
16
+1109%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+109%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Illinois?

Lexington, Illinois has about 2,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Illinois?

The typical household in Lexington, Illinois earns about $99,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Illinois expensive?

In Lexington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $172,500, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Illinois?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Lexington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 317 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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