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Lexington, MO


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Lexington, Missouri

Lexington, Missouri, in Lafayette county, is 29 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 37 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 4,453.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $39,583.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry 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 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lexington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lexington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lexington, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents54
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime33

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