Lexington, TN

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Lexington Overview

7,927
TOTAL POPULATION
3,709
MALE POPULATION
4,218
FEMALE POPULATION
87.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,907
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,877
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,220
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lexington Zip Codes

Lexington Area Codes

Race in Lexington

The most populous races in Lexington are White / Caucasian (6,380 | 80.5%), Black / African American (1,342 | 16.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (95 | 1.2%).
Race in Lexington
Race# Population% Population
Asian350.4%
Black / African American1,34216.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific220.3%
Hispanic or Latino951.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,38080.5%
Two or more Races730.9%
Some other Race750.9%
Total7,927100.0%

Ancestry in Lexington

The most populous ancestries reported in Lexington are American (699 | 8.8%), English (671 | 8.5%), African (649 | 8.2%), Subsaharan African (649 | 8.2%), and Irish (613 | 7.7%), together accounting for 41.4% of all Lexington residents.
Ancestry in Lexington
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6498.2%
American6998.8%
Arab120.2%
Dutch370.5%
English6718.5%
European871.1%
French710.9%
German5617.1%
Indian (Asian)350.4%
Irish6137.7%
Italian1321.7%
Lebanese120.2%
Mexican590.7%
Northern European130.2%
Norwegian220.3%
Polish801.0%
Puerto Rican300.4%
Samoan220.3%
Scotch-Irish560.7%
Scottish1311.7%
South American60.1%
Subsaharan African6498.2%
Welsh100.1%
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Immigrants in Lexington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lexington came from Asia (35 | 0.4%), China (35 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (35 | 0.4%), Europe (8 | 0.1%), and Germany (8 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Lexington residents.
Immigrants in Lexington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia350.4%
China350.4%
Eastern Asia350.4%
Europe80.1%
Germany80.1%
Western Europe80.1%
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Sex and Age in Lexington

Sex and Age in Lexington

The most populous age groups in Lexington are 35 to 39 Years (435 | 11.7%) for men and Under 5 Years (434 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years131 (3.5%)434 (10.3%)
5 to 9 Years316 (8.5%)333 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Years321 (8.6%)266 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years334 (9.0%)82 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Years131 (3.5%)300 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years259 (7.0%)186 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years252 (6.8%)356 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years435 (11.7%)298 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years84 (2.3%)265 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years236 (6.4%)247 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years336 (9.1%)111 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years102 (2.8%)265 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years245 (6.6%)236 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years183 (4.9%)281 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years198 (5.3%)149 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years52 (1.4%)132 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years46 (1.2%)147 (3.5%)
85 Years and over48 (1.3%)130 (3.1%)
Total3,709 (100.0%)4,218 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lexington

Median Family Size in Lexington

The median family size in Lexington is 3.33 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,341 | 71.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (138 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lexington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,341 (71.3%)3.43
Single Male/Father138 (7.3%)2.77
Single Female/Mother402 (21.4%)3.17
Total Families1,881 (100.0%)3.33

Median Household Size in Lexington

The median household size in Lexington is 2.71 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,341 | 48.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (895 | 32.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.39 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lexington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,341 (48.3%)3.43
Single Male/Father138 (5.0%)2.77
Single Female/Mother402 (14.5%)3.25
Non-family895 (32.2%)1.39
Total Households2,776 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington

Out of a total of 2,776 households in Lexington, 1,881 (67.8%) are family households, while 895 (32.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 882, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 718.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-718 (25.9%)
2-Person Households882 (31.8%)138 (5.0%)
3-Person Households441 (15.9%)15 (0.5%)
4-Person Households333 (12.0%)24 (0.9%)
5-Person Households54 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households142 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households29 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,881 (67.8%)895 (32.2%)

Female Fertility in Lexington

Fertility by Age in Lexington

Average fertility rate in Lexington is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lexington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)106.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lexington

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree38 (42.7%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree51 (57.3%)235.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lexington

Income Overview in Lexington

Per Capita Income in Lexington is $22,907, while median incomes of families and households are $66,625 and $45,877 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,927$22,907
Median Family Income1,881$66,625
Mean Family Income1,881$75,382
Median Household Income2,776$45,877
Mean Household Income2,776$61,336
Income Deficit1,881$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,92726.22%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,92773.78¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,9270.44

Earnings by Sex in Lexington

Average Earnings in Lexington are $35,392, $44,135 for men and $32,563 for women, a difference of 26.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Lexington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,474 (45.7%)$44,135
Female1,750 (54.3%)$32,563
Total3,224 (100.0%)$35,392

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington

The most common earnings brackets in Lexington are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (204 | 13.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (246 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (1.3%)55 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99954 (3.7%)97 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)118 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (4.3%)71 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (1.8%)13 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (1.4%)170 (9.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (0.8%)151 (8.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99968 (4.6%)21 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (2.0%)62 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99986 (5.8%)90 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999130 (8.8%)182 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99990 (6.1%)177 (10.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999101 (6.9%)246 (14.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999130 (8.8%)35 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99962 (4.2%)14 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99957 (3.9%)107 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999204 (13.8%)23 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (12.6%)10 (0.6%)
$100,000+90 (6.1%)108 (6.2%)
Total1,474 (100.0%)1,750 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Average earnings in Lexington are $45,625 for men and $34,709 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,301, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,336. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,920, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,272.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,336$30,272
College or Associate's Degree$65,301$33,920
Bachelor's Degree$59,091$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,625$34,709

Family Income in Lexington

Family Income Brackets in Lexington

According to the Lexington family income data, there are 446 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lexington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001357.2%
$10,000 to $14,999170.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991528.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991568.3%
$35,000 to $49,99924813.2%
$50,000 to $74,99940821.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918810.0%
$100,000 to $149,99944623.7%
$150,000 to $199,999733.9%
$200,000+532.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington

5-person families (54 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Lexington with $74,808 per family, while 2-person families (911 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $25,186 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families911 (48.4%)$50,372
3-Person Families412 (21.9%)$72,813
4-Person Families333 (17.7%)$70,296
5-Person Families54 (2.9%)$74,808
6-Person Families142 (7.5%)$0
7+ Person Families29 (1.5%)$0
Total1,881 (100.0%)$66,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington

The median family income in Lexington is $66,625, with families comprising 2 earners (623) having the highest median family income of $110,597, while families with no earners (402) have the lowest median family income of $38,594, accounting for 33.1% and 21.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners402 (21.4%)$38,594
1 Earner732 (38.9%)$41,607
2 Earners623 (33.1%)$110,597
3+ Earners124 (6.6%)$101,406
Total1,881 (100.0%)$66,625

Household Income in Lexington

Household Income Brackets in Lexington

With 466 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lexington, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 53 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lexington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00028010.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991696.1%
$15,000 to $24,99933011.9%
$25,000 to $34,99934112.3%
$35,000 to $49,99932511.7%
$50,000 to $74,99946616.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992759.9%
$100,000 to $149,99946416.7%
$150,000 to $199,999722.6%
$200,000+531.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington

The median household income in Lexington is $45,877, with the highest median household income of $65,334 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 813 households (29.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 124 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years124 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years813 (29.3%)$65,334
45 to 64 Years1,003 (36.1%)$53,365
65+ Years836 (30.1%)$40,318
Total2,776 (100.0%)$45,877

Poverty in Lexington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington

With 17.4% poverty level for males and 23.4% for females among the residents of Lexington, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (42.2%) and 181 females (53.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (42.2%)89 (23.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (16.8%)
6 to 11 Years54 (19.4%)60 (17.4%)
12 to 14 Years42 (19.9%)19 (13.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years61 (24.5%)181 (53.4%)
25 to 34 Years103 (22.3%)142 (26.5%)
35 to 44 Years123 (26.6%)52 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years85 (15.9%)134 (38.4%)
55 to 64 Years48 (14.1%)129 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years47 (12.8%)55 (14.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)53 (16.5%)
Total598 (17.4%)933 (23.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington

According to the poverty statistics in Lexington, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (57.8%)285 (76.2%)
5 Years147 (100.0%)94 (83.2%)
6 to 11 Years225 (80.6%)284 (82.6%)
12 to 14 Years169 (80.1%)123 (86.6%)
15 Years94 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years91 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years188 (75.5%)158 (46.6%)
25 to 34 Years359 (77.7%)393 (73.5%)
35 to 44 Years340 (73.4%)511 (90.8%)
45 to 54 Years451 (84.1%)215 (61.6%)
55 to 64 Years292 (85.9%)359 (73.6%)
65 to 74 Years320 (87.2%)331 (85.8%)
75 Years and over118 (100.0%)268 (83.5%)
Total2,842 (82.6%)3,056 (76.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lexington show that 4.4% or 59 of the total 1,341 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.6%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children588 (96.2%)23 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children508 (93.4%)36 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,282 (95.6%)59 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington

According to the poverty data in Lexington, 8.7% or 12 single-father households and 57.0% or 229 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (12.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (12.0%)97 (56.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)56 (36.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (8.7%)229 (57.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington

The poverty data for Lexington shows that 59 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 241 of the single-parent households (44.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (6.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (3.8%)109 (39.9%)
1 or 2 Children36 (6.6%)56 (29.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (4.4%)241 (44.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Lexington

Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington

Among the 2,909 employed individuals in Lexington, private company employees (2,262 | 77.8%), local government employees (192 | 6.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (162 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,26277.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)822.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)873.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1625.6%
Local Government Employees1926.6%
State Government Employees612.1%
Federal Government Employees632.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,909100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lexington

According to the labor force statistics for Lexington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,019), 53.5% or 3,220 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 299 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 78.5% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.9% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lexington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years153 (49.5%)84 (54.9%)
20 to 24 Years304 (70.5%)63 (20.7%)
25 to 29 Years239 (53.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years390 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years775 (71.6%)34 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years608 (65.4%)37 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years288 (78.5%)70 (24.3%)
60 to 64 Years283 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years127 (15.7%)10 (7.9%)
75 Years and over51 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,220 (53.5%)299 (9.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington

According to labor force statistics for Lexington, 66.0% of individuals (2,583) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,913) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 142 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.2% or 450 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School69 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma989 (55.8%)120 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,075 (80.9%)62 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher450 (81.2%)29 (5.3%)
Total2,583 (66.0%)215 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lexington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington are Health Diagnosing & Treating (219 | 7.5%), Management (147 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (129 | 4.4%), Community & Social Service (116 | 4.0%), and Health Technologists (102 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lexington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (63.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (89.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.5%), and Business & Financial (77.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management41 (27.9%)106 (72.1%)
Business & Financial17 (22.1%)60 (77.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science77 (59.7%)52 (40.3%)
Computers & Mathematics29 (35.8%)52 (64.2%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 52 (44.8%)64 (55.2%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library28 (35.9%)50 (64.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating34 (15.5%)185 (84.5%)
Health Technologists11 (10.8%)91 (89.2%)
Total (Category)221 (32.1%)467 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lexington are Healthcare Support (293 | 10.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (156 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (105 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (72 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (32 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Lexington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (59.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)293 (100.0%)
Security & Protection19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (21.1%)123 (78.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (43.8%)59 (56.2%)
Personal Care & Service17 (23.6%)55 (76.4%)
Total (Category)115 (17.5%)543 (82.5%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lexington are Sales & Related (296 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (262 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lexington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related168 (56.8%)128 (43.2%)
Office & Administration60 (22.9%)202 (77.1%)
Total (Category)228 (40.9%)330 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lexington are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (139 | 4.8%), and Construction & Extraction (57 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lexington

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lexington are Production (390 | 13.4%), Material Moving (228 | 7.8%), and Transportation (202 | 6.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lexington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lexington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production240 (61.5%)150 (38.5%)
Transportation183 (90.6%)19 (9.4%)
Material Moving187 (82.0%)41 (18.0%)
Total (Category)610 (74.4%)210 (25.6%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

Employment Industries in Lexington

The major employment industries in Lexington include Health Care & Social Assistance (604 | 20.7%), Manufacturing (535 | 18.3%), Retail Trade (406 | 13.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (222 | 7.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (192 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Lexington

Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington

The Lexington industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91.7%), and Administrative & Support (82.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing354 (66.2%)181 (33.8%)
Wholesale Trade28 (32.2%)59 (67.8%)
Retail Trade282 (69.5%)124 (30.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing195 (87.8%)27 (12.2%)
Utilities47 (67.1%)23 (32.9%)
Information25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing85 (51.8%)79 (48.2%)
Professional & Scientific10 (21.3%)37 (78.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (17.8%)74 (82.2%)
Educational Services12 (23.5%)39 (76.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance50 (8.3%)554 (91.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services71 (37.0%)121 (63.0%)
Public Administration85 (81.7%)19 (18.3%)
Total1,370 (46.9%)1,550 (53.1%)

Education in Lexington

School Enrollment in Lexington

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,785 students in Lexington are middle school (556 | 31.1%), elementary school (333 | 18.7%), and high school (294 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Lexington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool18610.4%
Kindergarten23713.3%
Elementary School33318.7%
Middle School55631.1%
High School29416.5%
College / Undergraduate1387.7%
Graduate / Professional412.3%
Total1,785100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington

Out of a total of 1,785 students who are enrolled in schools in Lexington, 105 (5.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,680 (94.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (24.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 83 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old611 (94.1%)38 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds540 (92.0%)47 (8.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds213 (96.8%)7 (3.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds75 (92.6%)6 (7.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over25 (75.8%)8 (24.2%)
Total1,680 (94.1%)105 (5.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington

Education (234 | 31.1%), business (140 | 18.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (77 | 10.2%), and science & technology (69 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 752 individuals in Lexington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8811.7%
Physical & Health Sciences121.6%
Psychology101.3%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering101.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies243.2%
Science & Technology699.2%
Business14018.6%
Education23431.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History435.7%
Visual & Performing Arts182.4%
Communications273.6%
Arts & Humanities7710.2%
Total752100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lexington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lexington are males with 2 vehicles (704, accounting for 51.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (549, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (1.5%)37 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle245 (18.0%)622 (40.1%)
2 Vehicles704 (51.8%)549 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles218 (16.0%)162 (10.4%)
4 Vehicles115 (8.5%)155 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles56 (4.1%)25 (1.6%)
Total1,359 (100.0%)1,550 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lexington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lexington are 10 to 14 minutes (602 commuters, 25.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (521 commuters, 21.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (340 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Lexington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes662.7%
5 to 9 Minutes52121.6%
10 to 14 Minutes60225.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1767.3%
20 to 24 Minutes542.2%
25 to 29 Minutes482.0%
30 to 34 Minutes28511.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1144.7%
40 to 44 Minutes351.5%
45 to 59 Minutes34014.1%
60 to 89 Minutes933.9%
90 or more Minutes773.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Lexington

The most common commute times in Lexington are 10 to 14 minutes (330 commuters, 27.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (368 commuters, 30.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lexington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37 (3.1%)29 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes153 (12.9%)368 (30.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes330 (27.8%)272 (22.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (6.3%)101 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes44 (3.7%)10 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes48 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes224 (18.8%)61 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes27 (2.3%)87 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (0.5%)29 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes162 (13.6%)178 (14.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (2.5%)63 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes53 (4.5%)24 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lexington are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (172, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (287, 23.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM53 (4.5%)109 (8.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM158 (13.3%)106 (8.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM42 (3.5%)98 (8.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM46 (3.9%)74 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM105 (8.8%)73 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM172 (14.5%)287 (23.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM171 (14.4%)52 (4.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31 (2.6%)160 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM76 (6.4%)29 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM140 (11.8%)70 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM130 (10.9%)64 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM65 (5.5%)92 (7.5%)
Total1,189 (100.0%)1,222 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington

Of the total 2,776 dwellings in Lexington, owner-occupied units account for 1,560 (56.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,216 (43.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,56056.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,21643.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,776100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71825.9%
2-Person Household1,02036.7%
3-Person Household45616.4%
4+ Person Household58221.0%
Total Housing Units2,776100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household299 (41.6%)419 (58.4%)
2-Person Household709 (69.5%)311 (30.5%)
3-Person Household283 (62.1%)173 (37.9%)
4+ Person Household269 (46.2%)313 (53.8%)
Total Housing Units1,560 (56.2%)1,216 (43.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School137 (42.5%)185 (57.5%)
High School Diploma463 (41.6%)650 (58.4%)
College/Associate Degree674 (70.0%)289 (30.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher286 (75.7%)92 (24.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years51218.4%
35 to 44 Years42515.3%
45 to 54 Years55319.9%
55 to 64 Years45016.2%
65 to 74 Years54719.7%
75 to 84 Years1826.6%
85 Years and Over1073.8%
Total2,776100.0%

Housing Finances in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington

Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,560 (56.2%)$68,190
Renter-Occupied1,216 (43.8%)$29,123
Average2,776 (100.0%)$45,877

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (1.1%)72 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999141 (9.0%)50 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (0.6%)158 (13.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (1.7%)85 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (2.5%)179 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999172 (11.0%)170 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999230 (14.7%)94 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (17.5%)193 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999148 (9.5%)128 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999376 (24.1%)87 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more126 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)1,216 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126 (8.1%)179 (14.7%)
$300 to $499402 (25.8%)68 (5.6%)
$500 to $799376 (24.1%)408 (33.6%)
$800 to $999199 (12.8%)322 (26.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499298 (19.1%)87 (7.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99961 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49972 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99926 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)1,216 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington

Housing Structures in Lexington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,08275.0%
Single Unit, Attached20.1%
2 Unit Apartments2569.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2218.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments391.4%
10 or more Apartments361.3%
Mobile Home / Other1405.0%
Total2,776100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,524 (73.2%)558 (26.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)256 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)221 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other36 (25.7%)104 (74.3%)
Total1,560 (56.2%)1,216 (43.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (1.4%)87 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms173 (11.1%)741 (60.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms856 (54.9%)326 (26.8%)
8 or more Rooms509 (32.6%)62 (5.1%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)1,216 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,141 (73.1%)556 (45.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)15 (1.2%)
Electricity404 (25.9%)617 (50.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used15 (1.0%)28 (2.3%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)1,216 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington

Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle55 (3.5%)200 (16.5%)
1 Vehicle410 (26.3%)610 (50.2%)
2 Vehicles762 (48.8%)278 (22.9%)
3 or more Vehicles333 (21.3%)128 (10.5%)
Total1,560 (100.0%)1,216 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lexington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lexington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units764796
Median Property Value$164,800$145,800
Median Household Income$43,750$90
Monthly Housing Costs$439$0
Real Estate Taxes$938$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00048 (6.3%)51 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999102 (13.4%)68 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999530 (69.4%)556 (69.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99933 (4.3%)121 (15.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99951 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total764 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000120 (15.7%)15 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99976 (10.0%)39 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (18.6%)83 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (16.6%)88 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (9.4%)146 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999102 (13.4%)76 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more36 (4.7%)274 (34.4%)
Total764 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lexington

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lexington
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x189 (24.7%)83,750 (10,521.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x89 (11.7%)384 (48.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x73 (9.6%)223 (28.0%)
4.0x or more395 (51.7%)127 (16.0%)
Total764 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800257 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499251 (32.9%)304 (38.2%)
$800 to $1,499212 (27.8%)146 (18.3%)
Total764 (100.0%)796 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years765 (92.7%)60 (7.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,268 (93.8%)84 (6.2%)
19 to 25 Years423 (95.3%)21 (4.7%)
26 to 34 Years803 (81.5%)182 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years809 (78.8%)217 (21.1%)
45 to 54 Years782 (88.4%)103 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years717 (86.6%)111 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years741 (98.4%)12 (1.6%)
75 Years and older439 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,747 (89.5%)790 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born765 (92.7%)60 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,268 (93.8%)84 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen423 (95.3%)21 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,294 (80.8%)307 (19.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,356 (92.6%)109 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,429 (79.7%)363 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999954 (98.9%)11 (1.1%)
$100,000 and over1,713 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6444 (53.8%)321 (38.9%)
6 to 18 Years759 (56.1%)556 (41.1%)
19 to 25 Years222 (50.0%)201 (45.3%)
25 to 34 Years220 (22.3%)639 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years198 (19.3%)611 (59.6%)
45 to 54 Years355 (40.1%)489 (55.2%)
55 to 64 Years245 (29.6%)539 (65.1%)
65 to 74 Years718 (95.4%)319 (42.4%)
75 Years and over439 (100.0%)257 (58.5%)
Total3,600 (47.8%)3,932 (52.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (2.5%)7 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years96 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years305 (22.8%)229 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years106 (28.9%)36 (9.3%)
75 Years and over12 (10.2%)164 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lexington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years106 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (13.4%)7 (1.8%)
75 Years and over12 (10.2%)38 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (4.3%)9 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years56 (15.3%)19 (4.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)62 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years96 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (6.0%)79 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (3.5%)10 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years154 (11.5%)184 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years74 (20.2%)29 (7.5%)
75 Years and over12 (10.2%)122 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lexington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years17 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (0.9%)70 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)86 (26.8%)

Technology Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington

Computing Device Access in Lexington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,74662.9%
Smartphone2,35684.9%
Tablet1,42951.5%
No Computing Device2278.2%
Total2,776100.0%

Internet Access in Lexington

Internet Access in Lexington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,94870.2%
Cellular Data Only43315.6%
Satellite Internet632.3%
No Internet38513.9%
Total2,776100.0%

Lexington Summary

Lexington is a city located in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of Henderson County and is located in the western part of the state. The population of Lexington was 7,652 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Lexington is located at 35°31'25"N 88°30'45"W (35.523607, -88.512599). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (1.17%) is water.

History

The area that is now Lexington was first settled in the early 19th century. The town was originally known as Lexington Court House, and was named after the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington. The town was officially incorporated in 1824.
In the late 19th century, Lexington was a major center for the production of cotton and tobacco. The town was also home to several large manufacturing plants, including the Lexington Cotton Mill, which was the largest cotton mill in the state.

Economy

The economy of Lexington is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including the Lexington Cotton Mill, which is the largest cotton mill in the state. The city is also home to several large agricultural operations, including the Henderson County Farm Bureau, which is the largest farm bureau in the state.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Lowe's, and several other national chains. The city is also home to several restaurants, including several local favorites such as the Lexington Barbecue Company and the Lexington Diner.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,652 people, 3,072 households, and 2,039 families residing in the city. The population density was 941.2 people per square mile (363.2/km2). There were 3,307 housing units at an average density of 407.3 per square mile (157.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 3,072 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,917, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,917. About 13.2% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lexington?
Total Population of Lexington is 7,927.
What is the Total Male Population of Lexington?
Total Male Population of Lexington is 3,709.
What is the Total Female Population of Lexington?
Total Female Population of Lexington is 4,218.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lexington?
There are 87.93 Males per 100 Females in Lexington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lexington?
There are 113.72 Females per 100 Males in Lexington.
What is the Median Population Age in Lexington?
Median Population Age in Lexington is 36.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lexington
Average Family Size in Lexington is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lexington
Average Household Size in Lexington is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lexington?
Per Capita income in Lexington is $22,907.
What is the Median Family Income in Lexington?
Median Family Income in Lexington is $66,625.
What is the Median Household income in Lexington?
Median Household Income in Lexington is $45,877.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lexington?
Income or Wage Gap in Lexington is 26.2%.
Women in Lexington earn 73.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lexington?
There are 3,220 People in the Labor Forcein in Lexington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lexington?
53.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Lexington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lexington?
Unemployment Rate in Lexington is 9.3%.