Lexington is a town located in Lauderdale County Alabama. Lexington has a 2024 population of 737. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 727 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $66,746 with a poverty rate of 19.55%. The median age in Lexington is 36.1 years: 30.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 98.35% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 2.48 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 138 | 2.93 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.02 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 35 | 4.43 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 7 | 2.29 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 13.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 10.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 154 | 37.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 111 | 27.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 375 | 58 |
| Native American | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,909 | $31,094 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $39,750 | $48,304 | $37,917 |
| Some College | $48,056 | $59,063 | $38,021 |
$39,750
Average Earnings
$48,304
Average Male
$37,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 66 | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 61 | 95.31% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60% |
19.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.21%
Male Poverty Rate
12.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Hispanic, with 95.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.67% |
| High School | 9.74% |
| Some College | 9.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.66% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $86,172 |
| Households | $56,354 | $66,746 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,321 | $27,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 5.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.44%
Born in Lexington
99.85%
Native Born
0.15%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.85% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 77.44% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 750 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 748 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 745 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 742 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 740 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 737 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 735 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 735 | 5 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 730 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 727 | 17 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 710 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 710 | -10 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 720 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 720 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 724 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 728 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 728 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 729 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 732 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 735 | 0 | 0% |