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Lexington

Massachusetts · 34,454 residents · 16.433 sq mi
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Lexington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $933,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 120% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,454
+14%since 2000
from 30,355 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,097 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+4%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K32K33K35K1990201020202024Lexington
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,686
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,825 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,869
+91%since 2000
from $46,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$933,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,431
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(19,519)
Black1.3%(459)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,180)
Asian33.1%(11,404)
Other4.3%(1,484)
Diversity Score69.5%(23,938)
Diversity Score
69
+130%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
59.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
29.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Massachusetts?

Lexington, Massachusetts has about 34,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lexington, Massachusetts earns about $185,686 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 $933,800, and the typical rent is about $2,431 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Massachusetts?

About 84.9% 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 3.2% 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 5,480 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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