Lexington is a city located in Henderson County Tennessee. Lexington has a 2024 population of 7,999. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $65,405 with a poverty rate of 18.89%. The median age in Lexington is 36.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,244 | 78.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 14.74% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,881 | 2.63 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 1,223 | 3.29 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 930 | 1.17 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Female | 453 | 3.09 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 275 | 3.9 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 385 | 7.16% |
| Associates Degree | 558 | 10.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 646 | 12.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,338 | 43.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 1,110 | 20.65% |
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 | 4,316 | 3,791 | 668 |
| Black | 905 | 862 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 85 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 34 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,578 | $62,115 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,362 | $41,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,787 | $40,872 | $26,412 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,769 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,676 | $45,483 | $36,087 |
| Some College | $40,524 | $58,155 | $36,226 |
$37,676
Average Earnings
$45,483
Average Male
$36,087
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.99% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 1.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,976 | 1,004 | 16.8% |
| Black | 1,067 | 253 | 23.71% |
| Multiple | 367 | 122 | 33.24% |
| Other | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 34 | 69.39% |
18.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 16.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.24% |
| High School | 28.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
| Some College | 5.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.47% |
| Female Employed | 12.34% |
| Male Employed | 1.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,193 | $78,198 |
| Households | $49,253 | $65,405 |
| Married Families | $77,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $31,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
361
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 75+ | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 7.23% |
| Black | 19 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
10%
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
75.54%
Born in Lexington
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.46% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 75.54% having been born in Tennessee. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,058 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 8,046 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 8,034 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 8,023 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 8,011 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 7,999 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 7,988 | 69 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 7,919 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 7,924 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 7,953 | 85 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 7,868 | 42 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 7,826 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 7,808 | 15 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 7,793 | -82 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 7,875 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 7,892 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 7,881 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 7,844 | 41 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 7,803 | 148 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 7,655 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,393 | 1,583 | 27.25% |
| 1990 | 5,810 | -124 | -2.09% |
| 1980 | 5,934 | 979 | 19.76% |
| 1970 | 4,955 | 1,012 | 25.67% |
| 1960 | 3,943 | 377 | 10.57% |
| 1950 | 3,566 | 1,040 | 41.17% |
| 1940 | 2,526 | -5,532 | -68.65% |