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Lexington

Oregon · 233 residents (2025 est.) · 0.437 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,568. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $231,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−68%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+28%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
651201752292841990201020202024Lexington
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,568
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,473
+23%since 2000
from $23,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−28%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+348%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.9%(24)
Diversity Score51.4%(43)
Diversity Score
51
+1684%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
11.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Oregon?

Lexington, Oregon has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oregon?

The typical household in Lexington, Oregon earns about $40,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Oregon expensive?

In Lexington, Oregon, the median home is worth about $231,800.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oregon?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Oregon?

About 7.2% of people in Lexington, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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