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Lexington, OK
City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,972
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
818
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 151st most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $46,932 a year, 28% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,000 (54% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $960 a month.
Local data for Lexington, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,932
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (296), Irish Americans (183), German Americans (181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,749
91,969 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,355
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $7,360 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
609
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaughtervilleTown | 6.2 mi | 38.6 |
| WayneTown | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| PurcellCity | 7.1 mi | 15.2 |
| NobleCity | 8.4 mi | 12.8 |
| WashingtonTown | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| RosedaleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| EtowahTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| GoldsbyTown | 12 mi | 26.2 |
| PaoliTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ColeTown | 14 mi | 15 |
| TribbeyTown | 15 mi | 19.1 |
| MaysvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| NormanCity | 15 mi | 178.7 |
| DibbleTown | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| WanetteTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| ByarsTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, OK in?
- Lexington is in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Lexington, OK?
- About 1,972 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Slaughterville (6.2 mi), Wayne (6.9 mi), Purcell (7.1 mi), Noble (8.4 mi), Washington (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023