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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

Tennessee · 7,393 residents · 11.763 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,725. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,393
+27%since 1990
from 5,810 in 1990
1990 – 2025
628 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
−2%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lexington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,725
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,093 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,368
+81%since 1990
from $10,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.7
+18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(4,940)
Black14.9%(865)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(84)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,003)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(6,201)
Black13%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(87)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score31.9%(2,356)
32
−8%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Tennessee?

Lexington, Tennessee has about 7,393 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lexington, Tennessee earns about $29,725 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Tennessee?

About 12.8% 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 13.2% 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 1,583 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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