New Lexington Population

1850–2026

4,469

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (increase)

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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 New Lexington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,469+40.09%
20254,465+200.45%
20244,445+120.27%
20234,433-10.02%
20224,434+150.34%
20214,419-160.36%
20204,435-170.38%
20194,452-200.45%
20184,472-260.58%
20174,498-400.88%

Showing 10 of 33 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

New Lexington is growing about as fast as Ohio, and slower than Perry County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Perry County+1.3%
  • New Lexington+0.9%
  • Ohio+0.9%

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.

New Lexington Demographics

38.8median age

Median age

Female40.2 yrs
Male36.8 yrs

Adults

3,519
863 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,656 other adults

Sex

Female 53.9% · 2,435Male 46.1% · 2,084

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 45 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

New Lexington Income

$43,734median household income

Median household income

$43,734

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,334

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

New Lexington Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%33%36%
Never married40%41%40%
Divorced15%21%9%
Widowed9%3%13%
Separated1%2%1%

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