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Lexington, MS
City in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
1,350
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
558
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 8.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,417, 14% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,500 (48% below Mississippi) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Lexington, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,417
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (25), Indian Americans (22), Chinese Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.0%
U.S. 33.3% +17.7 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TchulaTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| DurantCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| GoodmanTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PickensTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WestTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| SallisTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CrugerTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| EdenVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| SidonTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| VaidenTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| Morgan CityTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| BelzoniCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Silver CityTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Yazoo CityCity | 27 mi | 10.1 |
| KosciuskoCity | 27 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, MS in?
- Lexington is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lexington, MS?
- About 1,350 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Tchula (11 mi), Durant (12 mi), Goodman (13 mi), Pickens (16 mi), West (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023