Lexington, IL

Lexington, Illinois

Lexington, Illinois, in McLean county, is 15 miles NE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 103 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 1,912.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $54,336. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Lexington.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lexington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lexington, IL

Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Lexington Almanac

Lexington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lexington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lexington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lexington Public Libraries

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Lexington High Schools (2004)

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BOX 67 WALL&CHERRY
309-365-2711
Serves 154 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Lexington Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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