State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
867.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.02% (1)
Growth Since 2010
-4.02% (-190)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lexington, Missouri Population 2021
4,536
Lexington is a city located in Lafayette County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. With a 2020 population of 4,536, it is the 146th largest city in Missouri and the 5042nd largest city in the United States . Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,726 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Lexington has a population density of 868 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lexington is $68,842 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $636 per month, and the median house value is $122,500. 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: 88.78%
- Black or African American: 5.31%
- Two or more races: 4.17%
- Asian: 1.01%
- Other race: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lexington, Missouri is 4,536 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,536.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,726.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,044 | 88.78% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 5.31% |
| Two or More Races | 190 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.01% |
| Some Other Race | 29 | 0.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.09% |
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Lexington Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,953 | 2.21 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 910 | 1.3 | 55.3 |
| Married | 725 | 3.01 | 69.2 |
| Female | 176 | 2.73 | 42.6 |
| Male | 142 | 3.26 | 84.5 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 2.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,448 | 42.63% |
| Some College | 603 | 17.75% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 522 | 15.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 7.18% |
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Lexington Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,118 | 2,807 | 673 |
| Black | 135 | 108 | |
| Hispanic | 107 | 78 | 78 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 15 |
| Other Race | 29 | ||
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 72.90%.
Lexington Language by Age
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Lexington Language
94.02% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 5.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
Lexington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,783 | 302 | 7.98% |
| Multiple | 186 | 33 | 17.74% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 29 | 27.10% |
| Other | 29 | 29 | 100.00% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.68%
Male Poverty Rate
10.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lexington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.01%.
Lexington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lexington Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 8.44% |
Lexington Veterans by Education
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4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
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56.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.54%
Born in Lexington
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.04% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in Missouri. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,536 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 4,535 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 4,534 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,533 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,550 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 4,558 | -21 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,579 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,587 | -38 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 4,625 | -37 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,662 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 4,692 | -33 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 4,725 | 272 | 0.59% |
| 2000 | 4,453 | -407 | -0.87% |
| 1990 | 4,860 | -203 | -0.41% |
| 1980 | 5,063 | -325 | -0.62% |
| 1970 | 5,388 | 543 | 1.07% |
| 1960 | 4,845 | -229 | -0.46% |
| 1950 | 5,074 | -267 | -0.51% |
| 1940 | 5,341 | 746 | 1.52% |
| 1930 | 4,595 | -100 | -0.22% |
| 1920 | 4,695 | -547 | -1.10% |
| 1910 | 5,242 | 1,052 | 2.27% |
| 1900 | 4,190 | -347 | -0.79% |
| 1890 | 4,537 | 541 | 1.28% |
| 1880 | 3,996 | -377 | -0.90% |
| 1870 | 4,373 | 251 | 0.59% |
| 1860 | 4,122 | 1,424 | 4.33% |
| 1850 | 2,698 | 0.00% |