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Lexington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.228
State:
Missouri

Lexington is a city located in Lafayette County, Missouri. Lexington has a 2026 population of 4,564. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. Lexington is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,656 in 2020.

The median household income in Lexington is $56,905 with a poverty rate of 16.99%. The median age in Lexington is 37.2 years: 38 years for males, and 33.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males.

4.6K
Total Population
873
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.33%
Growth

Lexington Population

Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,564-15-0.33%
20254,579-16-0.35%
20244,59560.13%
20234,58990.2%
20224,580-22-0.48%
20214,602-54-1.16%
20204,65640.09%
20194,53370.15%
20184,526-18-0.4%
20174,544-4-0.09%
20164,548-22-0.48%
20154,570-10-0.22%
20144,580-38-0.82%
20134,618-35-0.75%
20124,653-29-0.62%
20114,682-34-0.72%
20104,716-10-0.21%
20004,453-407-8.37%
19904,860-203-4.01%
19805,063-325-6.03%
19705,38854311.21%
19604,845-229-4.51%
19505,074-267-5%
19405,34174616.24%
19304,595-100-2.13%
19204,695-547-10.43%
19105,2421,05225.11%
19004,190-347-7.65%
18904,53754113.54%
18803,996-377-8.62%
18704,3732516.09%
18604,1221,42452.78%
18502,69800%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 33.4 years
Male: 38 years

Lexington Adults

There are 3,414 adults, (797 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,407 (52.3%)
Male: 2,199 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lexington includes 88.06% White, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,05688.06%
Two or more races3216.97%
Other race1693.67%
Black or African American601.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3106.73%
Other race1693.67%
White110.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,04587.82%
Black or African American601.3%
Two or more races110.24%

Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lexington 's average per capita income is $46,064. Household income levels show a median of $56,905. The poverty rate stands at 16.99%.

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$100,625-
Families$88,664$85,490
Households$56,905$72,143
Non Families$48,344$54,132

$46,064

Average Income

$56,905

Median Household Income

16.99%

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)