Lexington, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lexington, Missouri Summary
Life in Lexington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lexington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington:
The population in Lexington is 4,579.
The median home value in Lexington is $123,500.
The median income in Lexington is $75,551.
The median rent in Lexington is $741.
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 2.3%.
The poverty rate in Lexington is 14.5%.
Table Of Contents
Lexington SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
6
Lexington, MO Crime Report
93
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,060.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-11.34%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 93 | 2,060.7 | 3,073.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 88.6 | 542.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 74.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 66.5 | 413.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 89 | 1,972.1 | 2,531.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 20 | 443.2 | 378.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 63 | 1,396.0 | 1,759.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 132.9 | 393.2 | 282.7 |
Lexington, MO Photos
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Rankings for Lexington in Missouri
Map Of Lexington, MO
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Population over time in Lexington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,579 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,558 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 4,580 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 4,620 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,633 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,676 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 4,702 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,721 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,742 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4,758 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
| Race | Lexington | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 78.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 4.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lexington
| Gender | Lexington | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
| Education | Lexington | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 50.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Missouri
| Income | Lexington | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
