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Lexington

Ohio · 4,848 residents · 4.072 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,881. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $130,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,848
+16%since 2000
from 4,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lexington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,881
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,085
+26%since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,417)
Black1.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian1%(49)
Other0.4%(20)
Diversity Score12.7%(617)
Diversity Score
13
+90%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Ohio?

Lexington, Ohio has about 4,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Ohio?

The typical household in Lexington, Ohio earns about $54,881 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 $130,900, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Ohio?

About 29.9% 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 7.3% 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 724 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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