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Lexington, TN
City in Henderson County, Tennessee.
Population
7,962
Land area
11.8sq mi
People per sq mi
677
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 3.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $49,057 a year, 30% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,000 (39% below Tennessee) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Lexington, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,057
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$176,000
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (878), German Americans (769), Italian Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,373
8,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $6,191 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesterfieldCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WildersvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Parker's CrossroadsCity | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| DardenCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 8.4 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| YumaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarksburgTown | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Scotts HillTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| ParsonsCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| Beech BluffCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| DecaturvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Jacks CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| SardisTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| EnvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, TN in?
- Lexington is in Henderson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Lexington, TN?
- About 7,962 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Chesterfield (6.5 mi), Wildersville (7.3 mi), Parker's Crossroads (7.5 mi), Darden (8.8 mi), Huron (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023