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Lexington

Michigan · 943 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 $39,615. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,700. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
−15%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+28%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7308931K1K1K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,615
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,761
+43%since 2000
from $22,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(872)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(45)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.7%(26)
Diversity Score18.5%(175)
Diversity Score
19
+335%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Michigan?

Lexington, Michigan has about 943 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Michigan?

The typical household in Lexington, Michigan earns about $39,615 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 $151,700, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Michigan?

About 28.8% 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 13.0% 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 159 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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