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Lexington

Mississippi · 1,731 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 $21,645. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,300. The poverty rate of 40.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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

1,731
−15%since 2000
from 2,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
716 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,645
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,677
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
40.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$58,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$476
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
30.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
38.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
54.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31%(628)
Black65.6%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(1,176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(466)
Black70.9%(1,228)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2.2%(38)
Diversity Score55.1%(954)
55
−5%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

40.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
59.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Mississippi?

Lexington, Mississippi has about 1,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lexington, Mississippi earns about $21,645 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Mississippi?

About 16.2% 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 40.5% 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 367 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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