Lexington
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Lexington is a city in Holmes County, Mississippi, with 1,602 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tchula, 11.0 miles NW.
- 1,602residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 663 / sq mipopulation density
- 39095ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in and the county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. The county was organized in 1833 and the city in 1836. As of the 2020 census, Lexington had a population of 1,602. It has declined from its high of 3,198 in 1950 due to the expansion of industrial-scale agriculture.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $48,417
- Median home value
- $88,500
- Median rent
- $685/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Lexington had 1,602 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Density | 663 per sq mi (256 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Holmes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,602 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1171° N, 90.0496° W |
| ZIP code | 39095 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2840600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Tchula11.0 mi NW
- Durant11.4 mi E
- Goodman13.0 mi SE
- Pickens16.3 mi S
- West16.4 mi E
- Sallis17.8 mi E
- Cruger17.8 mi NW
- Eden18.4 mi SW
- Sidon22.1 mi NW
- Vaiden22.7 mi NE
- Benton23.8 mi SW
- Morgan City24.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Lexington, MS?
1,602 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, MS?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 39095.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Tchula (11.0 mi), Durant (11.4 mi), Goodman (13.0 mi), Pickens (16.3 mi), West (16.4 mi).
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