Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lexington, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#136/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,770

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.9%1,799

Black

14.6%404

Hispanic/Latino

9.5%264

Asian

5.5%151

Two or More

5.4%150

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%28

High School Diploma

29.3%538

Some College (<1 yr)

10.6%195

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%171

Associate's Degree

10.2%187

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%337

Master's Degree

5%92

Professional Degree

0.8%14

Doctorate

0.9%17

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$289,800

Median Renti

$1,573

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.9%627

Renter-Occupied

45.1%515

Total Units

1,249

Homeownership

54.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,347

Mean Household Incomei

$85,700

Per Capita Incomei

$35,716

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

1,739

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

305

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes96% occupied$622/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,347/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

74%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

22%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

109(5.1% of civilian adults)