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Lexington

Tennessee · 8,130 residents (2025 est.) · 11.763 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,057. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,962
+8%since 2000
from 7,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lexington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,057
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,725 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,810
+41%since 2000
from $18,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−5%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(6,201)
Black13%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(87)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(2,356)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(6,481)
Black12.5%(995)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(102)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other4.3%(346)
Diversity Score40%(3,182)
Diversity Score
40
+25%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Tennessee?

Lexington, Tennessee has about 7,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lexington, Tennessee earns about $49,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Tennessee expensive?

In Lexington, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $176,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Tennessee?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Tennessee?

About 18.4% of people in Lexington, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,152 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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