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Lexington

Michigan · 910 residents (2025 est.) · 1.382 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,500. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
1,126
+2%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.2
+35%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:910 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7308931K1K1K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,694
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,235
+86%since 2000
from $22,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+19%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,038)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(52)
Diversity Score18.4%(207)
Diversity Score
18
+332%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Michigan?

Lexington, Michigan has about 1,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Michigan?

The typical household in Lexington, Michigan earns about $45,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Michigan expensive?

In Lexington, Michigan, the median home is worth about $184,500, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Michigan?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Michigan?

About 11.9% of people in Lexington, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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