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Lexington

Oklahoma · 2,010 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 $40,234. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,900. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,010
−4%since 2000
from 2,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,234
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,188
+44%since 2000
from $13,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,313)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(378)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other10.1%(203)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,219)
Diversity Score
61
+201%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.9%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Oklahoma?

Lexington, Oklahoma has about 2,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lexington, Oklahoma earns about $40,234 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oklahoma?

About 10.5% 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 20.6% 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 233 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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