Village · Michigan
Lexington, Michigan
Lexington, village, in Sanilac County, Michigan. Lexington had 910 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 943 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,126 (±174). GEOID 2647280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
910
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 943 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,126 ±174
Median household income
$45,694
±$7,052 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$184,500
±$19,874 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$686
±$127 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Lexington and what county is it in?
Lexington is a village in Sanilac County, Michigan. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 682 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lexington lies entirely within Lexington Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lexington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 910 people lived in Lexington on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 943 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,126 (±174).
| Measure | Lexington | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,126 ±174 | 40,462 | no clear change |
| Households | 689 ±112 | 17,516 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.63 ±0.14 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,002 ±138 | 21,756 | no clear change |
Lexington's population since 2000
From 1,104 in 2000 to 910 in 2025: down 17.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lexington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lexington?
The median resident of Lexington is 63.2 years old; 7.8% are under 18 and 42.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | Lexington | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.2 ±2.7 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 7.8% ±4.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 42.6% ±8.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±4.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2% ±4.6 pts | 91.9% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.5% ±5.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±1.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7% ±6.4 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7% ±3.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±8.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lexington earn?
Half of Lexington's 689 households earn less than $45,694 a year (±$7,052), against $58,863 in Sanilac County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $49,156 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lexington | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,694 ±$7,052 | $58,863 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,866 ±$8,524 | $77,878 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,235 ±$4,864 | $33,584 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±4.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±28.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9% ±5.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% ±6.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7% ±6.2 pts | 85.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lexington?
Owners occupy 65.7% of Lexington's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,500 by its owner (±$19,874). The median renter pays $686 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lexington | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,500 ±$19,874 | $168,300 | +$36,078 |
| Median gross rent | $686 ±$127 | $807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1% ±17.3 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,328 ±$190 | $1,226 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7% ±7.6 pts | 82.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.3% ±7.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,002 ±138 | 21,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.7% ±12.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.8% ±6.5 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% ±5.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.7% ±6.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±4.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lexington work and get to work?
65.5% of Lexington's workers drive alone and 18.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes.
| Measure | Lexington | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.0% ±7.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5% ±11.1 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±6.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.5% ±5.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.3% ±8.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±5.0 | 28.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lexington?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lexington (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9706Sanilac County | 2,115 | $52,131 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lexington) · Census block assignment files
How does Lexington compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lexington is the 10,689th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 365th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Lexington is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 365th | 533 |
Lexington's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Lexington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lexington?
19 of the 57 figures for Lexington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lexington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lexington.