Lexington, OK

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lexington

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

Demographics of Lexington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Households with Children

41.3%

School Enrollment K-12

248

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.8%

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: 19.7%
High School / GED: 43.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.6%

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: 33.4%
Single Parents: 7.9%
Couples & Adults: 24.4%
Living Alone: 34.3%

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: 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.4%
Puerto Rican: 3.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 8.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 34.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.5%

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: 72.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.6%

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: 85.9%
Spanish: 13.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 1.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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