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Lexington

Oregon · 238 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,875. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,100. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
−10%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+13%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651201752292841990201020202024Lexington
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,875
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,289
−12%since 2000
from $23,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+223%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other12.5%(30)
Diversity Score32.6%(78)
Diversity Score
33
+1033%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Oregon?

Lexington, Oregon has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Oregon?

The typical household in Lexington, Oregon earns about $28,875 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 $119,100.

How educated are people in Lexington, Oregon?

About 4.8% 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 8.8% 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 23 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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