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Lexington, TN


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Lexington, Tennessee

Lexington, Tennessee, in Henderson county, is 23 miles E of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 96 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 7,393.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 53% of adults are married.

Lexington has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $41,429.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $521. Among political parties, the Republican 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, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Lexington can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lexington Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lexington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lexington, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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