Lexington
City in McLean County, Illinois
Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, with 2,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chenoa, 6.9 miles NE.
- 2,090residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 1,021 / sq mipopulation density
- 61753ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,090 at the 2020 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology of the city name. One says it was named for the Battle of Lexington, where General Asahel Gridley's father fought, and the other says that it was named for Lexington, Kentucky, the hometown of James Brown, the town's co-founder.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $99,167
- Median home value
- $172,500
- Median rent
- $728/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Lexington had 2,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,021 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6470° N, 88.7841° W |
| ZIP code | 61753 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1743094 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Chenoa6.9 mi NE
- Cooksville8.1 mi SE
- Gridley8.4 mi NW
- Towanda8.4 mi SW
- Colfax10.4 mi SE
- Hudson11.1 mi W
- Kappa11.8 mi W
- El Paso13.9 mi NW
- Anchor14.0 mi E
- Normal14.0 mi SW
- Ellsworth14.1 mi S
- Bloomington15.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in McLean County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lexington, IL?
2,090 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, IL?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 61753.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Chenoa (6.9 mi), Cooksville (8.1 mi), Gridley (8.4 mi), Towanda (8.4 mi), Colfax (10.4 mi).
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