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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.
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.
In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $29,732.
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 isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lexington.
Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Lexington, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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