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New Lexington

Ohio · 4,435 residents · 1.947 sq mi
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New Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,199. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,435
−5%since 2000
from 4,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,278 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+8%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024New Lexington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,199
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,198
+50%since 2000
from $14,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,619)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,166)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(49)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.8%(35)
Diversity Score6.6%(295)
Diversity Score
7
+288%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−13%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Lexington, Ohio?

New Lexington, Ohio has about 4,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Lexington, Ohio?

The typical household in New Lexington, Ohio earns about $37,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Lexington, Ohio expensive?

In New Lexington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in New Lexington, Ohio?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Lexington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Lexington, Ohio?

About 20.3% of people in New Lexington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Lexington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Lexington, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 682 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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