Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lexington, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,770

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.9%1,799

Black

14.6%404

Hispanic/Latino

9.5%264

Asian

5.5%151

Two or More

5.4%150

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%28

High School Diploma

29.3%538

Some College (<1 yr)

10.6%195

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%171

Associate's Degree

10.2%187

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%337

Master's Degree

5%92

Professional Degree

0.8%14

Doctorate

0.9%17

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$289,800

Median Renti

$1,573

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.9%627

Renter-Occupied

45.1%515

Total Units

1,249

Homeownership

54.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%87

$150K–$200K

10%63

$200K–$300K

30.6%192

$300K–$500K

44.7%280

$500K–$1M

0.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

233

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

10.7%134

2010–2019

11.3%141

2000–2009

3.7%46

1990–1999

6.2%77

1980–1989

13.7%171

1970–1979

14.7%183

1960–1969

11.3%141

1950–1959

20.8%260

1940–1949

5.8%72

1939 or earlier

1.9%24

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.7%956

Electricity

15.4%176

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,347

Mean Household Incomei

$85,700

Per Capita Incomei

$35,716

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

1,739

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%14

$10K–$15K

0.4%5

$15K–$20K

2.3%26

$20K–$25K

1.6%18

$25K–$30K

5.6%64

$30K–$35K

1.7%19

$35K–$40K

5.9%67

$40K–$45K

1.9%22

$45K–$50K

6.4%73

$50K–$60K

9.5%109

$60K–$75K

13%149

$75K–$100K

17.7%202

$100K–$125K

11.6%133

$125K–$150K

9.6%110

$150K–$200K

8.4%96

$200K+

3.1%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

305

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes96% occupied$622/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,347/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

74%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

22%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

56520.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

128

China

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,562

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,637

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.4%Insured

13.6%Uninsured