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Lexington

Michigan · 1,178 residents · 1.382 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $124,300. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
1,178
+7%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.2
+18%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7308931K1K1K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,228
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,516
+1%since 2000
from $22,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
49.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,144)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score6.2%(73)
Diversity Score
6
+46%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Michigan?

Lexington, Michigan has about 1,178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Michigan?

The typical household in Lexington, Michigan earns about $32,228 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Michigan?

About 21.3% 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 8.6% 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 394 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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