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Lexington

Tennessee · 7,652 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 $35,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,200. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,652
+4%since 2000
from 7,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lexington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,855
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,725 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,411
+17%since 2000
from $18,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(6,038)
Black14.3%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(250)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other2.8%(215)
Diversity Score43.9%(3,362)
Diversity Score
44
+38%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Tennessee?

Lexington, Tennessee has about 7,652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lexington, Tennessee earns about $35,855 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 $114,200, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Tennessee?

About 15.5% 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 24.8% 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 1,842 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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