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Lexington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.548
State:
Georgia

Lexington is a city located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Lexington has a 2026 population of 225. It is also the county seat of Oglethorpe County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 11.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 201 in 2020.

The median household income in Lexington is $73,958 with a poverty rate of 51.35%. The median age in Lexington is 18.8 years: 15.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.6 males.

225
Total Population
411
Density (mi²)
4 1.81%
Growth

Lexington Population

Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622541.81%
202522141.84%
202421752.36%
202321231.44%
202220941.95%
202120541.99%
202020100%
201923020.88%
201822820.88%
201722600%
2016226-1-0.44%
201522741.79%
201422320.9%
2013221-3-1.34%
2012224-4-1.75%
201122800%
201023100%

Median Age

Overall: 18.8 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 15.5 years

Lexington Adults

There are 266 adults, (27 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 239 (46%)
Male: 281 (54%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lexington includes 50.58% Black or African American, 49.04% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American26350.58%
White25549.04%
Two or more races20.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races20.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American26350.58%
White25549.04%

Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lexington 's average per capita income is $42,321. Household income levels show a median of $73,958. The poverty rate stands at 51.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,188-
Families$82,986$95,321
Households$73,958$86,143
Non Families$36,750$44,233

$42,321

Average Income

$73,958

Median Household Income

51.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)