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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,774

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%4,405

Black

3.7%177

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%127

Two or More

1.4%65

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%114

High School Diploma

26.5%855

Some College (<1 yr)

10%322

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%477

Associate's Degree

15.8%510

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%520

Master's Degree

8%259

Professional Degree

1%31

Doctorate

0.7%24

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,300

Median Renti

$772

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%1,432

Renter-Occupied

30.1%617

Total Units

2,108

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%64

$50K–$100K

5.4%78

$100K–$150K

18.6%267

$150K–$200K

26.3%376

$200K–$300K

27.9%400

$300K–$500K

17.2%247

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

211

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%22

2000–2009

23.7%500

1990–1999

4.7%99

1980–1989

8.8%185

1970–1979

25.5%538

1960–1969

12.2%257

1950–1959

15%317

1940–1949

0.7%14

1939 or earlier

8.3%176

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%1,559

Electricity

22%451

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,196

Mean Household Incomei

$67,759

Per Capita Incomei

$29,256

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,225

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%68

$10K–$15K

7.3%149

$15K–$20K

7.5%154

$20K–$25K

4.5%92

$25K–$30K

3.6%73

$30K–$35K

9.9%203

$35K–$40K

6.1%124

$40K–$45K

2%41

$45K–$50K

2.5%52

$50K–$60K

10.6%217

$60K–$75K

12.1%248

$75K–$100K

10.6%217

$100K–$125K

6.5%134

$125K–$150K

4.5%92

$150K–$200K

5%102

$200K+

4.1%83

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,069

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,091

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

234(6.5% of civilian adults)