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Lexington

Mississippi · 2,025 residents · 2.417 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,163. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,100. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,025
−3%since 1990
from 2,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
838 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 868 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+12%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,163
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,614
+45%since 1990
from $10,099 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.2%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 43.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(796)
Black60.9%(1,278)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian1.1%(24)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31%(628)
Black65.6%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.6%(13)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,176)
58
−5%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Mississippi?

Lexington, Mississippi has about 2,025 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lexington, Mississippi earns about $22,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Mississippi expensive?

In Lexington, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Mississippi?

About 37.2% of people in Lexington, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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