Lexington is a city located in Lafayette County Missouri. Lexington has a 2024 population of 4,560. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. Lexington is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,658 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $79,128 with a poverty rate of 15.48%. The median age in Lexington is 34.5 years: 32 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,035 | 87.87% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 143 | 3.11% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,713 | 2.56 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 756 | 1.37 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 670 | 3.41 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 225 | 3.45 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 62 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 390 | 12.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 280 | 9.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,422 | 46.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 4.39% |
| Some College | 496 | 16.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,714 | 2,520 | 547 |
| Hispanic | 291 | 179 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 82 | 59 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 42.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,301 | $0 | $53,830 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,859 | $40,508 | $50,469 |
| High School Graduate | $40,982 | $49,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,849 | $40,813 | $44,384 |
| Some College | $50,810 | $49,542 | $51,308 |
$42,849
Average Earnings
$40,813
Average Male
$44,384
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.17% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 9.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,803 | 483 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 473 | 161 | 34.04% |
| Other | 143 | 143 | 100% |
| Multiple | 300 | 52 | 17.33% |
15.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.59%
Male Poverty Rate
19.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 12.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.56% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,869 | $90,459 |
| Households | $69,815 | $79,128 |
| Married Families | $98,782 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,111 | $62,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.2%
Born in Lexington
94.45%
Native Born
5.55%
Foreign Born
2.29%
Non Citizen
3.27%
Naturalized
94.45% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 80.2% having been born in Missouri. 2.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,439 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 4,463 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 4,487 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 4,512 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 4,536 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 4,560 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 4,585 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,584 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 4,602 | -56 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 4,658 | 125 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 4,533 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 4,526 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 4,544 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 4,548 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 4,570 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,580 | -38 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 4,618 | -35 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 4,653 | -29 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 4,682 | -34 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 4,716 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,453 | -407 | -8.37% |
| 1990 | 4,860 | -203 | -4.01% |
| 1980 | 5,063 | -325 | -6.03% |
| 1970 | 5,388 | 543 | 11.21% |
| 1960 | 4,845 | -229 | -4.51% |
| 1950 | 5,074 | -267 | -5% |
| 1940 | 5,341 | 746 | 16.24% |
| 1930 | 4,595 | -100 | -2.13% |
| 1920 | 4,695 | -547 | -10.43% |
| 1910 | 5,242 | 1,052 | 25.11% |
| 1900 | 4,190 | -347 | -7.65% |
| 1890 | 4,537 | 541 | 13.54% |
| 1880 | 3,996 | -377 | -8.62% |
| 1870 | 4,373 | 251 | 6.09% |
| 1860 | 4,122 | 1,424 | 52.78% |
| 1850 | 2,698 | -1,741 | -39.22% |