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Lexington

Ohio · 4,822 residents · 4.072 sq mi
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Lexington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,440. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $130,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,822
+16%since 2000
from 4,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lexington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,440
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,389
+15%since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,598)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian1%(49)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(415)
Diversity Score
9
+29%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Ohio?

Lexington, Ohio has about 4,822 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Ohio?

The typical household in Lexington, Ohio earns about $62,440 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 $130,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Ohio?

About 25.8% 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 6.6% 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 698 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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