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Lexington, IL
City in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
2,126
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,039
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 4.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,167, 19% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,500 (34% below Illinois) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for Lexington, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,167
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (520), Irish Americans (352), Mexican Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChenoaCity | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| TowandaVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| GridleyVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ColfaxVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HudsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| KappaVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AnchorVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| NormalTown | 14 mi | 18.7 |
| EllsworthVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| El PasoCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| FairburyCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ArrowsmithVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PanolaVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomingtonCity | 16 mi | 27.1 |
| FlanaganVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, IL in?
- Lexington is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lexington, IL?
- About 2,126 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Chenoa (6.8 mi), Cooksville (7.8 mi), Towanda (8.8 mi), Gridley (8.9 mi), Colfax (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023