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Lexington

Ohio · 4,848 residents (2025 est.) · 4.072 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $192,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,774
+15%since 2000
from 4,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,848 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lexington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,196
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,256
+23%since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+9%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+58%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,031)
Black1.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,405)
Black3.7%(177)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(65)
Diversity Score18.3%(873)
Diversity Score
18
+173%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Ohio?

Lexington, Ohio has about 4,774 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Ohio?

The typical household in Lexington, Ohio earns about $52,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Ohio expensive?

In Lexington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Ohio?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Ohio?

About 13.7% of people in Lexington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 650 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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