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Lexington, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Population
2,770
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,019
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 56 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,347 a year, 15% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,800 (12% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,573 a month.
Local data for Lexington, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,347
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$289,800
Median rent
$1,573/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (652), Norwegian Americans (398), Mexican Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.29B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Circle PinesCity | 1.2 mi | 1.7 |
| BlaineCity | 2.5 mi | 32.9 |
| Mounds ViewCity | 3 mi | 4.1 |
| Spring Lake ParkCity | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| Lino LakesCity | 4 mi | 28.2 |
| ShoreviewCity | 4.4 mi | 10.8 |
| North OaksCity | 4.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Arden HillsCity | 4.8 mi | 8.5 |
| New BrightonCity | 5.5 mi | 6.5 |
| FridleyCity | 5.8 mi | 10.2 |
| CentervilleCity | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Columbia HeightsCity | 6.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 6.9 mi | 22.6 |
| HilltopCity | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Vadnais HeightsCity | 7.3 mi | 7 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, MN in?
- Lexington is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Lexington, MN?
- About 2,770 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Circle Pines (1.2 mi), Blaine (2.5 mi), Mounds View (3 mi), Spring Lake Park (3.9 mi), Lino Lakes (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023