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Lexington

Illinois · 2,060 residents · 2.047 sq mi
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Lexington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,524. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $124,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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
2,060
+8%since 2000
from 1,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,524
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,360
+31%since 2000
from $20,898 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,007)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.1%(64)
Diversity Score10.1%(208)
Diversity Score
10
+670%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Illinois?

Lexington, Illinois has about 2,060 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Illinois?

The typical household in Lexington, Illinois earns about $59,524 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 $124,000, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Illinois?

About 30.1% 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 5.2% 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 251 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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