Lexington City, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7393 residents, 5369 households, and 3232 families in the city. The population density was 640.4 people per square mile (247.26/kmē), giving it the 162nd most densely populated city among the Tennessee. There were 3371 housing units at an average density of 292.1 per square mile (112.78/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 24% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males was 35.5 years, for females the median age was 39.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 6247 White, 966 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 19 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 118 from two or more races and 31 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29725, it is 200th wealthiest city by median household income in Tennessee. The median income for a family in the city was $41429, it is the 125th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18368, it is the 112th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income is $21999, Males had a median income of $26496 versus $17867 for females.
In 2000, 1486 pupils and students, of which 768 are male and 718 are female, 20.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 100 nursery or pri school, 94 kindergarten, 822 elementary school, 308 high school and 162 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7393 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7428 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7438 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7434 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7458 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7482 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7508 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7594 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7703 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7787 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7860 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 64 | 36 | 100 |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 49 | 94 |
| Elementary school | 417 | 405 | 822 |
| High school | 150 | 158 | 308 |
| College or graduate school | 92 | 70 | 162 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington city, Tennessee | $29725 | $41429 | $18368 |
| Henderson County, Tennessee | $32057 | $38475 | $17019 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |