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Lexington, OK


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Lexington, Oklahoma

Lexington, Oklahoma, in Cleveland county, is 15 miles S of Norman, Oklahoma (center to center) and 32 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 2,086.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 53% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Lexington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $32,155.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. 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 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

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 Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lexington Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 19%Lexington Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Lexington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lexington, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime67
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