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Lexington, OH
Village in Richland County, Ohio.
Population
4,774
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,172
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 4.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,196, 27% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,300 (10% below Ohio) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Lexington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,196
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$192,300
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,302), Irish Americans (394), Italian Americans (311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,857
48,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellvilleVillage | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| OntarioCity | 6.2 mi | 11.1 |
| MansfieldCity | 6.6 mi | 30.9 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LucasVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CrestlineVillage | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| ButlerVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Candlewood LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| GalionCity | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| Hidden LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MifflinVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| IberiaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| PerrysvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FredericktownVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| ShelbyCity | 15 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, OH in?
- Lexington is in Richland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Lexington, OH?
- About 4,774 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Bellville (5.4 mi), Ontario (6.2 mi), Mansfield (6.6 mi), Roseland (7.8 mi), Lincoln Heights (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023