Lexington is a city located in Oglethorpe County Georgia. Lexington has a 2024 population of 216. It is also the county seat of Oglethorpe County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 6.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 202 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $75,921 with a poverty rate of 53.66%. The median age in Lexington is 15.9 years: 15.5 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 51.22% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 48.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 115 | 3.57 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 43 | 3.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 37 | 5.92 | 10.8 | 89.2 |
| Non Family | 28 | 1.61 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Male | 7 | 2.14 | 0 | 100 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 10.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 7.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 20.22% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 44.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 31 | 16.94% |
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 | 154 | 154 | 50 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $56,012 | $28,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,741 | $56,012 | $28,319 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,741
Average Earnings
$56,012
Average Male
$28,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 200 | 200 | 100% |
| White | 210 | 20 | 9.52% |
53.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
60.99%
Male Poverty Rate
44.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 9.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 25%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 43.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 36.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,207 | $81,630 |
| Households | $70,625 | $75,921 |
| Married Families | $79,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $58,182 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.2%
Labor Force Participation
79.7%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
88.78%
Born in Lexington
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 88.78% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 234 | 3 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 231 | 4 | 1.76% |
| 2027 | 227 | 4 | 1.79% |
| 2026 | 223 | 3 | 1.36% |
| 2025 | 220 | 4 | 1.85% |
| 2024 | 216 | 3 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 213 | 3 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 210 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | 206 | 4 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 202 | -28 | -12.17% |
| 2019 | 230 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 228 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 226 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 226 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 227 | 4 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 223 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 221 | -3 | -1.34% |
| 2012 | 224 | -4 | -1.75% |
| 2011 | 228 | -3 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 231 | 0 | 0% |