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New Lexington

County:
Perry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.947
State:
Ohio

New Lexington is a village located in Perry County, Ohio. New Lexington has a 2026 population of 4,477. It is also the county seat of Perry County. New Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,434 in 2020.

The median household income in New Lexington is $43,734 with a poverty rate of 27.37%. The median age in New Lexington is 38.8 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males.

4.5K
Total Population
2,299
Density (mi²)
7 0.16%
Growth

New Lexington Population

New Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,47770.16%
20254,47070.16%
20244,46370.16%
20234,45660.13%
20224,450130.29%
20214,43730.07%
20204,43440.09%
20194,66330.06%
20184,660-3-0.06%
20174,663-17-0.36%
20164,680-6-0.13%
20154,686-4-0.09%
20144,690-19-0.4%
20134,709-1-0.02%
20124,710-37-0.78%
20114,747320.68%
20104,715-16-0.34%
20004,689-428-8.36%
19905,117-62-1.2%
19805,1792585.24%
19704,9214079.02%
19604,5142816.64%
19504,2331844.54%
19404,0491483.79%
19303,90174423.57%
19203,15759823.37%
19102,55900%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 36.8 years

New Lexington Adults

There are 3,519 adults, (863 of whom are seniors) in New Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,435 (53.9%)
Male: 2,084 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Lexington includes 97.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,39097.15%
Two or more races1292.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White190.42%
Two or more races80.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,37196.72%
Two or more races1212.68%

New Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Lexington 's average per capita income is $41,334. Household income levels show a median of $43,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.37%.

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$82,644-
Families$44,853$70,243
Households$43,734$58,380
Non Families$35,446$36,802

$41,334

Average Income

$43,734

Median Household Income

27.37%

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)