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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lexington

Massachusetts · 28,974 residents · 16.433 sq mi
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Lexington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,389. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $281,900. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 82% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,974
−5%vs 2000
vs 30,355 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,763 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 43.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K30K32K33K35K1990201020202024Lexington
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,389
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,825 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,718
−33%vs 2000
vs $46,119 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$281,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$953
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,288 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
4.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(25,822)
Black1.1%(337)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(428)
Asian10.9%(3,306)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(9,154)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(26,697)
Black1.2%(356)
Hispanic / Latino1%(294)
Asian6.4%(1,866)
Other0.2%(55)
Diversity Score20.5%(5,927)
20
−32%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.7%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
33.7%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Massachusetts?

Lexington, Massachusetts has about 28,974 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lexington, Massachusetts earns about $67,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lexington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $281,900, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Massachusetts?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Massachusetts?

About 2.6% of people in Lexington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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