Lexington, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lexington, Massachusetts is 34,085 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $219,402, the median home value is $1,147,900, and the median age is 46.6.
34,085
Population
2074
People / sq mi
$219,402
Median Income
$1,147,900
Median Home Value
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Lexington covers 16.4 sq mi of land at 2074 people per square mile.
About Lexington, MA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Lexington: 85.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 34,085 residents, Lexington is a city in Massachusetts. It ranks #44 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $219,402, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.1%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,147,900, with typical rent around $2,816.
Lexington is among the best-educated US cities: 85.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 31.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Lexington usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$219,402
Median Household Income
$109,883
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,147,900
Median Home Value
$2,816
Median Rent
81.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.5%
High School+
85.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.7%
Drive Alone
54.1%
Public Transit
31.6%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.7%
Foreign Born
60.0%
Non-English at Home
3.4%
Veterans
7.2%
With Disability
99.2%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
| Information | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 1.3% |
| Construction | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lexington, Massachusetts has a population of 34,085 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Lexington, Massachusetts is $219,402, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lexington, Massachusetts is $1,147,900, with median monthly rent at $2,816 and a homeownership rate of 81.0%.
The median age in Lexington, Massachusetts is 46.6 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.