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Lexington, MS


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Lexington, Mississippi

Lexington, Mississippi, in Holmes county, is 56 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 140 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,025.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 38% of adults are married. Lexington has a large-family feeling. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Approximately 69% of Lexington is non-white. Lexington offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $29,732.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lexington.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lexington, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lexington Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lexington Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Lexington Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lexington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lexington, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population63
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Male Share of the Population58
Age of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home14
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime88
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