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Lexington

Missouri · 4,726 residents · 5.228 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
4,726
+6%since 2000
from 4,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Lexington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,825
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,900
+17%since 2000
from $17,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
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
$89,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,007)
Black6%(268)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(97)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(914)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,031)
Black5.9%(279)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(173)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other5.9%(280)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,697)
Diversity Score
36
+75%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% 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
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Missouri?

Lexington, Missouri has about 4,726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Missouri?

The typical household in Lexington, Missouri earns about $46,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Missouri expensive?

In Lexington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Missouri?

About 16.0% of people in Lexington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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