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Lexington

Oklahoma · 2,046 residents (2025 est.) · 2.411 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,932. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,000. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,972
−5%since 2000
from 2,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
818 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+17%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,046 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,932
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,538 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,638
+85%since 2000
from $13,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,727)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(152)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,381)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino17%(335)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other11.5%(227)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,152)
Diversity Score
58
+190%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Oklahoma?

Lexington, Oklahoma has about 1,972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lexington, Oklahoma earns about $46,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lexington, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Oklahoma?

About 25.7% of people in Lexington, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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