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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

Texas · 1,178 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,023. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,178
+24%since 1990
from 953 in 1990
1990 – 2025
882 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 713 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
−5%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lexington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,023
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,765
+76%since 1990
from $9,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(855)
Black9.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(916)
Black10.8%(127)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(111)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score43.7%(515)
44
+85%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+21.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lexington, Texas?

Lexington, Texas has about 1,178 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Texas?

The typical household in Lexington, Texas earns about $31,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Texas expensive?

In Lexington, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Texas?

About 15.2% of people in Lexington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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