Lexington, MN Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,799	1,690	64.9%	75.2%
Black	404	183	14.6%	8.1%
Hispanic	264	138	9.5%	6.1%
Asian	151	88	5.5%	3.9%
Multiracial	150	131	5.4%	5.8%
Native American/Other	2	18	0.1%	0.8%

Lexington, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,770, a large increase from the 2,248 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 14.6% Black, 9.5% Hispanic, 5.5% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lexington has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lexington, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lexington is ranked the 220th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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 was ranked the 247th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lexington's White Population

1,799 residents of Lexington, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lexington is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Lexington ranks 786th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 75.2% to 64.9%.

Lexington is less White than neighboring Circle Pines (81.3% White), Mounds View (68.3% White), Blaine (70.2% White), Shoreview (75.9% White), and Arden Hills (81.2% White).

Lexington's Black Population

404 residents of Lexington, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lexington is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Lexington ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.8%. Black residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 8.1% to 14.6%.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Circle Pines (1.3% Black), Mounds View (6.7% Black), Blaine (10.1% Black), Shoreview (3.8% Black), and Arden Hills (2.7% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

151 residents of Lexington, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Lexington ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.6%. Asian residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.5%.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Arden Hills (4.8% Asian). Lexington is less Asian than neighboring Circle Pines (8.2% Asian), Mounds View (11.7% Asian), Blaine (9.1% Asian), and Shoreview (10.8% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

264 residents of Lexington, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lexington is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lexington ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 6.1% to 9.5%.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Circle Pines (5.5% Hispanic), Mounds View (7.8% Hispanic), Blaine (4.3% Hispanic), Shoreview (4.2% Hispanic), and Arden Hills (6.6% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Lexington, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lexington ranks 380th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mounds View (0.4% Native American/Other), Blaine (0.5% Native American/Other), Shoreview (0.8% Native American/Other), and Arden Hills (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

150 residents of Lexington, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lexington ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Circle Pines (3.7% Multiracial), Mounds View (5.2% Multiracial), Shoreview (4.3% Multiracial), and Arden Hills (4.5% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Blaine (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.