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Lexington, MI
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Population
1,126
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 4.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,694 a year, 37% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,500 (20% below Michigan) and median rent is $686 a month.
Local data for Lexington, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,694
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$184,500
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
63.2
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (236), German Americans (193), Polish Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CroswellCity | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| ApplegateVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| Port SanilacVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LakeportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| CarsonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PeckVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| YaleCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MelvinVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| SanduskyCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Port HuronCity | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| DeckervilleVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| EmmettVillage | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Brown CityCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| MarysvilleCity | 25 mi | 7.3 |
| SnoverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, MI in?
- Lexington is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Lexington, MI?
- About 1,126 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Croswell (4.1 mi), Applegate (8 mi), Port Sanilac (11 mi), Lakeport (11 mi), Carsonville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023