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Lexington, AL
Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Population
638
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is 96% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,356 a year, 10% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,400 (4% below Alabama) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Lexington, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,356
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (94), Mexican Americans (59), German Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,444
30,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$664M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonTown | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| St. Joseph, TNCity | 9 mi | 3.8 |
| Loretto, TNCity | 9.2 mi | 3.8 |
| RogersvilleTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| KillenTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Iron City, TNCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| LesterTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Minor Hill, TNCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Leoma, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| St. FlorianTown | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| Westpoint, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| FlorenceCity | 18 mi | 27.1 |
| Underwood-PetersvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| North CourtlandTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Lawrenceburg, TNCity | 20 mi | 12.7 |
| CourtlandTown | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, AL in?
- Lexington is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Lexington, AL?
- About 638 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Anderson (6.9 mi), St. Joseph, TN (9 mi), Loretto, TN (9.2 mi), Rogersville (10 mi), Killen (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023