Lexington, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,838
Unemployment
13.9%
Poverty
30.1%
Median Home
$128,200
Median Income
$33,337
Median Rent
$672
Lexington SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
8
Lexington, TN Crime Report
231
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,918.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.40%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 231 | 2,918.5 | 3,165.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 366.4 | 672.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.6 | 81.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 303.2 | 543.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 202 | 2,552.1 | 2,492.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 227.4 | 384.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 159 | 2,008.8 | 1,802.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 315.9 | 306.4 | 246.0 |
Lexington, TN Cost Of Living
79
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lexington | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
Lexington, TN Photos
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Rankings for Lexington in Tennessee
Map Of Lexington, TN
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Population over time in Lexington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,838 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,735 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,731 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,796 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,802 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,771 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,751 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,703 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,661 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,641 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
| Race | Lexington | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 73.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 16.5% | 16.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lexington
| Gender | Lexington | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
| Education | Lexington | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Tennessee
| Income | Lexington | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.5% | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.9% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
