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Lexington, WA
Census-designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Population
4,413
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,296
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 28 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $101,389 a year, 3% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $359,900 (36% below Washington) and median rent is $1,607 a month.
Local data for Lexington, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,389
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$359,900
Median rent
$1,607/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,315), Irish Americans (874), Swedish Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowlitz County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,057
41,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$946M
FY 2026, $8,540 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
80
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
839
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 35°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon HillCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| LongviewCity | 3.8 mi | 14.8 |
| KelsoCity | 4.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Castle RockCity | 5.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Rainier, ORCity | 8 mi | 4.1 |
| Prescott, ORCity | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| KalamaCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| VaderCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Clatskanie, ORCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ToledoCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Deer Island, ORCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodlandCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| WinlockCity | 21 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, WA in?
- Lexington is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- What is the population of Lexington, WA?
- About 4,413 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Beacon Hill (1 mi), Longview Heights (1.9 mi), Longview (3.8 mi), Kelso (4.6 mi), Castle Rock (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023