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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

Massachusetts · 30,355 residents · 16.433 sq mi
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Lexington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,825. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $413,500. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 92% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,355
+5%since 1990
from 28,974 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,847 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,763 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+6%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K30K32K33K35K1990201020202024Lexington
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,825
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,119
+50%since 1990
from $30,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$413,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,288
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $953 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
17.4% rent
4.3
+2%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(26,697)
Black1.2%(356)
Hispanic / Latino1%(294)
Asian6.4%(1,866)
Diversity Score20.5%(5,927)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(25,822)
Black1.1%(337)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(428)
Asian10.9%(3,306)
Diversity Score30.2%(9,154)
30
+47%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
42.2%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lexington, Massachusetts?

Lexington, Massachusetts has about 30,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lexington, Massachusetts earns about $96,825 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 $413,500, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Massachusetts?

About 69.1% 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 3.4% of people in Lexington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,381 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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