Lexington, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lexington
City
Location of the city of Lexington within Anoka County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Anoka
Incorporated	May 21, 1950
Area
• Total	0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2)
• Land	0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,248
• Estimate  (2022)	3,072
• Density	3,262.70/sq mi (1,259.20/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55014
Area code(s)	763
FIPS code	27-36836
GNIS feature ID	2395696
Sales tax	8.125%

Lexington is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,248 people.

About Lexington's Location

Lexington is a small city, covering an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Main Roads and Nearby Cities

Several important roads help people get around Lexington. These include Lake Drive (also known as County 23), Lexington Avenue, and Lovell Road. A major highway, Interstate 35W, also passes close to the city.

Lexington shares its borders with a few other cities. To its west is Blaine, to its south is Circle Pines, and to its east is Lino Lakes.

Flat Landscape of Lexington

The land in Lexington is very flat. This is because the city sits on something called the Anoka Sand Plain. This area was formed by ancient glaciers and is mostly made up of sand.

Public Services in Lexington

The city of Lexington provides important services to its residents. These services help keep the community safe and running smoothly.

Police and Fire Departments

Lexington is protected by the Centennial Lakes Police Department, which helps keep the peace and respond to emergencies. The Lexington Fire Department is ready to put out fires and assist in other emergency situations.

School District

Children in Lexington attend schools within the Centennial School District. This district serves students from Lexington and nearby communities.

Lexington's Population History

The population of Lexington has changed over the years. The chart above shows how many people have lived in the city during different census years.

Population Details from 2010

In 2010, the city of Lexington had 2,049 residents. These people lived in 787 households, with 519 of them being families.

The population density was about 2,970 people per square mile (1,147 people per square kilometer). This means a lot of people live in a relatively small area. There were also 861 housing units, which are places where people live.

Diversity in Lexington

The people living in Lexington come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 87.8% of residents were White. Other groups included 2.7% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 3.0% Asian. About 5.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Of the 787 households, about 34.4% had children under 18 living there. Many households (43.6%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (15.1%) or a father (7.2%). About 34.1% of households were made up of individuals living alone or with non-family members.

The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 3.13 people.

Age of Residents

The average age of people in Lexington in 2010 was 34.6 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Another 9.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest groups were those aged 25 to 44 (28.9%) and 45 to 64 (29.1%). About 6.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.

The city had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%) in 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Lexington (Minnesota) para niños