Lexington is a city located in Cleveland County Oklahoma. Lexington has a 2024 population of 2,038. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $50,278 with a poverty rate of 23.87%. The median age in Lexington is 42.9 years: 43.4 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 74.72% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 11.73% |
| Other race | 118 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 82 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 860 | 2.22 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 416 | 2.65 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.11 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 72 | 3.88 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 40 | 3.95 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 14.91% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 654 | 46.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 6.24% |
| Some College | 232 | 16.63% |
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 | 1,059 | 855 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 88 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 83 | 15 |
| Native American | 62 | 56 | 13 |
| Other Race | 55 | 42 | 18 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 32.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $36,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,500 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $34,000 | $22,868 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $53,333 | $15,139 |
| Overall | $33,021 | $46,607 | $23,673 |
| Some College | $39,792 | $46,750 | $30,556 |
$33,021
Average Earnings
$46,607
Average Male
$23,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.2% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 13.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,295 | 342 | 26.41% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 88 | 27.94% |
| Multiple | 239 | 59 | 24.69% |
| Other | 118 | 24 | 20.34% |
| Black | 56 | 8 | 14.29% |
23.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.22%
Male Poverty Rate
20.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Hispanic, with 27.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Black, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.9% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 12.8% |
| Male Employed | 7.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,625 | $53,829 |
| Households | $44,333 | $50,278 |
| Married Families | $48,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $40,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 8.19% |
| Black | 7 | 22.58% |
| Native American | 7 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
71.33%
Born in Lexington
92.24%
Native Born
7.76%
Foreign Born
5.2%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
92.24% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 71.33% having been born in Oklahoma. 5.2% 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 | 2,070 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 2,063 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 2,057 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 2,051 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 2,044 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 2,038 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 2,032 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 2,018 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,012 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,013 | -172 | -7.87% |
| 2019 | 2,185 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,173 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,170 | -25 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,195 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,185 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 2,189 | -29 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 2,218 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 2,206 | 25 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 2,181 | 21 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 2,160 | 0 | 0% |