Lexington, Mississippi

Population Data for Lexington, MS:

Population – 7914
Male – 46.45 %
Female – 53.55 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 20.90 %
Hispanic – 1.16 %
African American – 78.18 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.13 %
Asian – 0.27 %

Geographic Data for Lexington, Mississippi:

Population Density – 22.74 per sq. mi
Elevation – 209 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Lexington:

In Elementary School – 1,198 (49.14 %)
In High School – 674 (27.65 %)
In College – 264 (10.83 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 300 (6.56 %)
Associate’s Degree – 165 (3.61 %)
Some College, No Degree – 945 (20.66 %)
High School Graduate – 1,234 (26.98 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 750 (16.40 %)

Employment and Household Data for Lexington, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 43.39 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 6.21 %
Unemployment Level – 12.52 %

Median Household Income – $16,250.00
Average Household Size – 2.77

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.52 %
2 Vehicles – 23.13 %
3 or more Vehicles – 12.74 %

Average Cost to Rent in Lexington - $271 per month