Lexington Population

1870–2026

4,846

2026 projection

0% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lexington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,846-20.04%
20254,848+40.08%
20244,844+120.25%
20234,832-130.27%
20224,845-200.41%
20214,865+170.35%
20204,848+240.50%
20194,824+240.50%
20184,800+210.44%
20174,779+20.04%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lexington has a population change lower than Morrow County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Morrow County+3.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Lexington0.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lexington Demographics

42.1median age

Median age

Female42.1 yrs
Male42.1 yrs

Adults

3,615
846 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults2,769 other adults

Sex

Female 47.4% · 2,261Male 52.6% · 2,513

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 48 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lexington Income

$52,196median household income

Median household income

$52,196

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,197

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.8%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lexington Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%53%56%
Never married23%31%15%
Divorced14%10%19%
Widowed5%2%9%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201