Lexington, OH

Lexington, Ohio

Lexington, Ohio, in Richland county, is 53 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 54 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Mansfield metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 4,165.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lexington, at least compared to other villages of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $57,313. The typical family in Lexington is better off than most in Ohio. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lexington. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Lexington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lexington, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 High Schools (2004)

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
103 CLEVER LN
419-884-1111
Serves 945 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Lexington Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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