Lexington, MS Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Lexington, Mississippi had a population of 1,602 in 2020. It was 17.5% White, 79.8% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is the 147th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lexington's White Population

281 residents of Lexington identify as White, or 17.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Lexington considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more White than neighboring Tchula (1.2% White), Durant (9.3% White), and Pickens (6.7% White). Lexington is less White than neighboring Goodman (21.1% White), and Cruger (19.8% White).

Lexington's Black Population

1,278 residents of Lexington identify as Black, or 79.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lexington considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Goodman (74.6% Black), and Cruger (76.5% Black). Lexington is less Black than neighboring Tchula (97.3% Black), Durant (88% Black), and Pickens (92.1% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

9 residents of Lexington identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Tchula (0% Asian), Durant (0% Asian), Goodman (0% Asian), Pickens (0.3% Asian), and Cruger (0% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Lexington identify as Hispanic, or 0.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #411 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less Hispanic than neighboring Tchula (0.6% Hispanic), Durant (0.8% Hispanic), Goodman (1.6% Hispanic), Pickens (0.2% Hispanic), and Cruger (3% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Lexington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Durant (0% Native American/Other), and Pickens (0% Native American/Other). Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tchula (0.3% Native American/Other), Goodman (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cruger (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Lexington identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Lexington is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Tchula (0.6% Multiracial), Pickens (0.7% Multiracial), and Cruger (0.4% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Durant (1.9% Multiracial), and Goodman (1.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.