Lexington, Missouri Population 2022
Lexington is a city located in Lafayette County Missouri. Lexington has a 2020 population of 4,638. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. Lexington is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,652 in 2010.
The average household income in Lexington is $68,842 with a poverty rate of 12.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $123,300. The median age in Lexington is 42.4 years, 42.1 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Lexington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexingtonwas:
- White: 93.35%
- Black or African American: 3.88%
- Two or more races: 1.70%
- Other race: 0.64%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,238 | 93.35% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 3.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 29 | 0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 1.70% |
Lexington Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,933 | 2.22 | 59.1 |
| Married | 626 | 2.9 | 66 |
| Male | 66 | 3.94 | 100 |
| Female | 279 | 3.48 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 962 | 1.3 | 62.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 2.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,634 | 50.05% |
| Some College | 492 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 448 | 13.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 265 | 8.12% |
Lexington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 122 | 93 | 76 |
| White | 3,050 | 2,844 | 637 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 62.30%.
Lexington Language by Age
Lexington Language
94.40% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 5.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.89% of the population.
Lexington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,979 | 446 | 11.21% |
| Other | 29 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 67 | 67 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 29 | 27.62% |
12.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
14.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lexington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Hispanic, with 27.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.37%.
Lexington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Lexington Married by Age and Sex
Lexington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lexington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 6.70% |
Lexington Veterans by Education
7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.69%
Born in Lexington
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.73% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 84.69% having been born in Missouri. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,698 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 4,122 | 1,424 | 4.33% |
| 1870 | 4,373 | 251 | 0.59% |
| 1880 | 3,996 | -377 | -0.90% |
| 1890 | 4,537 | 541 | 1.28% |
| 1900 | 4,190 | -347 | -0.79% |
| 1910 | 5,242 | 1,052 | 2.27% |
| 1920 | 4,695 | -547 | -1.10% |
| 1930 | 4,595 | -100 | -0.22% |
| 1940 | 5,341 | 746 | 1.52% |
| 1950 | 5,074 | -267 | -0.51% |
| 1960 | 4,845 | -229 | -0.46% |
| 1970 | 5,388 | 543 | 1.07% |
| 1980 | 5,063 | -325 | -0.62% |
| 1990 | 4,860 | -203 | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 4,453 | -407 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 4,726 | 273 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 4,719 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 4,712 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,705 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,698 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 4,691 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 4,684 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 4,677 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 4,670 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 4,663 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 4,652 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 4,645 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 4,638 | -7 | -0.15% |