Lexington, TN
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Lexington, Tennessee Summary

Life in Lexington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lexington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington:

  • The population in Lexington is 7,943.

  • The median home value in Lexington is $205,974.

  • The median income in Lexington is $49,253.

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lexington is $758.

  • The unemployment rate in Lexington is 10.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Lexington is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Lexington is 70.4° and the average low is 47.9°.

Lexington SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
8

Lexington, TN Crime Report

Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:

  • There were 192 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 2,400.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 412.5 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,987.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Lexington is 13.25% above the national average.

192
Total Crimes
13.25%
Above National Average

Crime In Lexington Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Lexington
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 192 2,400.0 2,624.4 2,119.2
Violent Crime 33 412.5 592.3 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 7.9 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 58.4 61.0
Aggravated Assault 32 400.0 488.6 256.0
Property Crime 159 1,987.5 2,032.1 1,760.0
Burglary 21 262.5 251.8 229.0
Larceny 130 1,625.0 1,443.6 1,272.0
Car Theft 8 100.0 336.7 259.0

Lexington, TN Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Lexington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lexington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 87 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Lexington is $205,974.

  • The median income in Lexington is $49,253.

87
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lexington Comparison Table

Living Expense Lexington Tennessee National Average
Overall 87 90 100
Services 95 93 100
Groceries 95 99 100
Health 88 87 100
Housing 69 81 100
Transportation 89 89 100
Utilities 87 95 100

Lexington, TN Weather

  • The average high in Lexington is 70.4° and the average low is 47.9°.

  • There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 52.7 inches of precipitation each year with 2.0 inches of snow.

StatLexington
Average Annual High70.4
Average Annual Low47.9
Annual Precipitation Days70.6
Average Annual Precipitation52.7
Average Annual Snowfall2.0
70.4°
Average High
70.6
Days of Rain

Lexington, TN Photos

Lexington Former Post Office
Source: Public Domain

1 Reviews & Comments About Lexington

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5

HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-05 19:03:35.726133

Wow, you really know nothing about these areas. Saying the crime rate is too high to live here is a slap in the face of the excellent police department there. Some of the brightest students come out of this area and most move on to college. Just because a town doesn't have the latest amenities doesn't mean there's nothing to do. The people of Lexington are mostly country people that don't need clubs to have a good time. You want a night out with friends- Ten Pins bowling alley is perfect, safe, and family minded. Visit some time and let the people change your mind.

Ten Pins bowling alley, as stated is fun, safe and family minded. The historic district has tons of local shops, diners, a coffee house and and the Princess Theater which first opened in 1922. This place has history.

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Lexington Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lexington

The current population in Lexington is 7,943. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2023 7,943 0.2%
2022 7,927 1.0%
2021 7,849 0.1%
2020 7,838 -0.1%
2019 7,848 1.5%
2018 7,735 0.1%
2017 7,731 -0.8%
2016 7,796 -0.1%
2015 7,802 0.4%
2014 7,771 0.3%
2013 7,751 0.6%
2012 7,703 0.5%
2011 7,661 0.3%
2010 7,641 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lexington

White
78.6% (6,244)
African American
14.7% (1,171)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (35)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.7% (372)
Hispanic
1.5% (121)

Lexington is:

  • 78.6% White with 6,244 White residents.

  • 14.7% African American with 1,171 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 35 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 372 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 121 Hispanic residents.

Race Lexington TN USA
White 78.6% 71.5% 58.2%
African American 14.7% 15.7% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.5% 7.1% 19.0%

Gender in Lexington

Female
51.8% (4,117)
Male
48.2% (3,826)
  • Lexington is 51.8% female with 4,117 female residents.

  • Lexington is 48.2% male with 3,826 male residents.

Gender Lexington TN USA
Female 51.8% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4.0% (317)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (556)
High School / GED
43.0% (3,415)
Some College
21.0% (1,668)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (794)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (953)
Master's Degree
2.0% (158)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (79)
Education Lexington TN USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 43.0% 31.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 20.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lexington, Tennessee

  • 8.3% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (65,892)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (48,523)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.2% (89,327)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (74,991)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.6% (131,510)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (121,309)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (86,570)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.3% (113,865)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.0% (39,425)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (22,883)
Income Lexington TN USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 4.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% 7.8% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.6% 12.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 17.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.3% 16.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.0% 7.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 8.3% 12.6%

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