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Lexington

Oklahoma · 2,152 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 $37,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,152
+3%since 2000
from 2,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,075
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,039
+28%since 2000
from $13,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,674)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(242)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other13.6%(293)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,094)
Diversity Score
51
+152%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Oklahoma?

Lexington, Oklahoma has about 2,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lexington, Oklahoma earns about $37,075 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% 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 17.5% 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 375 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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