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Lexington, MO
City in Lafayette County, Missouri.
Population
4,606
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
881
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 9.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 161st most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $56,905 a year, 20% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 (30% below Missouri) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Lexington, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,905
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$161,300
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (770), Mexican Americans (484), German Americans (462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,938
8,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,507 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenriettaCity | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HardinCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WellingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RichmondCity | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CamdenCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| MayviewCity | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DoverTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| FlemingCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| NapoleonCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| HigginsvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| NorborneCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| OdessaCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| CorderCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LevasyCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| OrrickCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| AullvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, MO in?
- Lexington is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lexington, MO?
- About 4,606 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Henrietta (5.6 mi), Hardin (6.5 mi), Wellington (6.8 mi), Richmond (8.4 mi), Camden (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023