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Lexington, TX

Town in Lee County, Texas.

Population

1,365

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,021

ZIP codes

0

Lexington and its ZIP codes

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Lexington at a glance

  • Lexington is about 8.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,354, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $1,148 a month.

Local data for Lexington, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lexington, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,354

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$175,000

Median rent

$1,148/mo

Homeownership

47.8%

Bachelor's or higher

8.4%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

37.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Mexican Americans (222), Irish Americans (220).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Lexington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,905

8,011 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,259

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$102M

FY 2026, $5,849 per person

Lee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lexington, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home14.6%

Average one-way commute: 37.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lexington, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

256

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

27

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 39°F

37.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lexington, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Cities near Lexington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dime BoxCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
PraeselCensus-designated place15 mi5.2
DeanvilleCensus-designated place15 mi0.2
Cade LakesCensus-designated place15 mi1.9
PaigeCensus-designated place15 mi2.2
GiddingsCity17 mi5.3
RockdaleCity17 mi4.3
McDadeCensus-designated place17 mi4.1
ThorndaleCity18 mi1
CaldwellCity20 mi4.3
ThrallCity21 mi0.5
Circle D-KC EstatesCensus-designated place22 mi9.3
MilanoCity22 mi1.8
CouplandCity23 mi1.9
ElginCity23 mi7.2
Camp SwiftCensus-designated place23 mi12.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lexington, TX in?
Lexington is in Lee County, Texas.
What is the population of Lexington, TX?
About 1,365 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lexington?
Nearby places include Dime Box (12 mi), Praesel (15 mi), Deanville (15 mi), Cade Lakes (15 mi), Paige (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023