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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, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,606population

37.2median age

This community is a community of 4,606 with a median age of 37.2. The population is predominantly White (87.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (10.6%). Median household income is $56,905. 90.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 59.6%, with a median home value of $161,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.8%4,045

Hispanic/Latino

10.6%490

Black

1.3%60

Two or More

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.5%363

High School Diploma

24.2%763

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%213

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%593

Associate's Degree

9.7%306

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%446

Master's Degree

4.7%148

Professional Degree

0.3%9

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

19.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

$161,300median home value

$801median rent

59.6%homeownership

2,161total units

10.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 59.6%

Renter 40.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%32

$50K–$100K

14.3%165

$100K–$150K

24.5%282

$150K–$200K

32%369

$200K–$300K

15.6%180

$300K–$500K

10.8%125

Rent Distribution

Under $500

171

$500–$750

169

$750–$1,000

228

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%12

2000–2009

4.2%91

1990–1999

7%151

1980–1989

7.2%156

1970–1979

17.2%372

1960–1969

17.2%372

1950–1959

25.6%554

1940–1949

5.1%111

1939 or earlier

15.8%342

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%1,420

Electricity

26.6%514

Household Economyi

$56,905median household income

$31,315per capita income

16.3%poverty rate

7.4%unemployment

2,214labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%41

$10K–$15K

6.2%119

$15K–$20K

8.6%167

$20K–$25K

2.1%40

$25K–$30K

3.2%61

$30K–$35K

3.1%60

$35K–$40K

4.7%91

$40K–$45K

5.5%106

$45K–$50K

5%96

$50K–$60K

12.8%247

$60K–$75K

10.2%197

$75K–$100K

8%154

$100K–$125K

14.9%288

$125K–$150K

9.4%182

$150K–$200K

1.9%36

$200K+

2.5%49

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

188

Residentsi

260

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$380/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes52% occupied$398/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 890 homes83% occupied$339/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,905/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

83.8%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

13.9%

Low income$28K–$46K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.8% of subsidized households are minority

25.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49% 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

2415.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

241

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,838

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,050

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

312(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured