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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

Oklahoma · 2,086 residents · 2.411 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,538. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,086
+17%since 1990
from 1,777 in 1990
1990 – 2025
865 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 737 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
−8%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,538
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,820 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,322
+64%since 1990
from $8,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
30.9% rent
1.6
−27%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,586)
Black1.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(40)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score28.7%(510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,727)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(152)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score20.2%(420)
20
−30%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lexington, Oklahoma?

Lexington, Oklahoma has about 2,086 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lexington, Oklahoma earns about $27,538 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oklahoma?

About 6.3% 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 15.5% 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 309 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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