Lexington, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lexington

Shackleford / Pinchback

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lexington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Households with Children

25.3%

School Enrollment K-12

142

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.2%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 39.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.5%
Single Parents: 12.7%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 38.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 66.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 13.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 86.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 68.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 88.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.5%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.4%
Elementary (1-4): 0.8%
Middle School (5-8): 10.3%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources