Lexington, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lexington

Neighborhood

Henderson, TN

Antioch / Beech River

Chapel Hill / Hinson Springs

Chesterfield / Darden

Mount Gilead / Sharon

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

Demographics of Lexington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Households with Children

35.3%

School Enrollment K-12

963

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.5%

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: 10.7%
High School / GED: 45.0%
Some College or Associate's: 27.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.5%

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: 21.9%
Single Parents: 13.4%
Couples & Adults: 35.5%
Living Alone: 29.1%

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: 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 12.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 22.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 77.1%

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: 73.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 26.5%

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: 76.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
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: 98.7%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
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: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 79.0%

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