Demographics & People — Lexington, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,943 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,881 |
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| Family Households | 1,951 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2956 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,244 |
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| Black or African American | 1,171 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,923 |
| American | 699 |
| Other groups | 676 |
| English | 671 |
| African | 649 |
| Subsaharan African | 649 |
| Irish | 613 |
| German | 561 |
| Italian | 132 |
| Scottish | 131 |
Language
| English Only | 7,316 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,391 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 299 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,906 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lexington, Tennessee.
