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Lexington

Minnesota · 2,049 residents · 0.689 sq mi
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Lexington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,357. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,049
−7%since 2000
from 2,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,974 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lexington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,357
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,517
+14%since 2000
from $18,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,043)
Black1.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(56)
Asian1.4%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,753)
Black2.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(117)
Asian3%(62)
Other3.2%(65)
Diversity Score33.1%(678)
Diversity Score
33
+150%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Minnesota?

Lexington, Minnesota has about 2,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lexington, Minnesota earns about $50,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Minnesota expensive?

In Lexington, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $187,300, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Minnesota?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Minnesota?

About 18.1% of people in Lexington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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