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Lexington, OH


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Lexington, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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