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Lexington

Washington · 3,834 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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Lexington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,396. Population has declined 12% since 2021. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $234,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,834
−12%vs 2021
vs 4,347 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,863 / sq mi
−12%vs 2021
vs 3,246 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
37.5
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 37.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,396
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $76,941 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$29,388
+2%vs 2021
vs $28,931 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$234,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $248,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,214
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $976 in 2021
US average: $1,124
81.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.4% in 2021
18.3% rent
3.2
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(192)
Asian4%(174)
Other1.6%(68)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,010)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(3,018)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(403)
Asian2.4%(92)
Other1.9%(72)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,351)
35
+52%vs 2021
vs 23 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
2.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 26.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
88.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
23.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.0% in 2021
48.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.0% in 2021
2.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Washington?

Lexington, Washington has about 3,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Washington?

The typical household in Lexington, Washington earns about $72,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Washington expensive?

In Lexington, Washington, the median home is worth about $234,700, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Washington?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Washington?

About 4.9% of people in Lexington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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