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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 44904 in Lexington, Ohio, is classified as a Low Diversity area as of 2022. The white population comprises 96% of the total population of 14,010. This percentage exceeds the threshold of 75% for a community to be considered dominated by one racial group. The median income in this area is $65,338.
Over the past decade, from 2013 to 2022, this zip code has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population has consistently remained above 90%, with only minor fluctuations. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Minor demographic shifts have occurred. The Black population has varied between 1% and 3%. The Hispanic population has maintained a consistent 1% representation since 2016. The Asian population has remained at or close to 0% throughout, with a slight increase to 1% in 2022. The Two or More Races category has consistently represented about 1-2% of the population.
The median income in the area has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in 2013 at $67,290, then experienced a decline until 2016. From 2016 to 2021, there was a general upward trend, with a significant increase to $74,317 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a substantial decrease to $65,338. The population has remained relatively stable, ranging from about 13,000 to 14,000 throughout the decade. The highest population (14,041) coincided with the highest median income in 2021.
There does not appear to be a strong correlation between the minor demographic shifts and the economic trends. The area's economic fluctuations seem more likely influenced by broader economic factors rather than local demographic changes.
The area's consistently high white population percentage is above the national average, which typically ranges from 60-70% for the white non-Hispanic population. The median income, while fluctuating, has generally remained above the national median income, which was around $67,000 in 2020. The area's low diversity is somewhat atypical of national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many communities across the United States.
Lexington in Ohio (zip code 44904) has experienced some economic fluctuations over the past decade. Its demographic composition has remained stable, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority. The subtle increases in minority populations suggest a very gradual trend towards increased diversity, but this change is occurring at a much slower rate compared to national trends. The economic variations seem more influenced by broader economic factors than by local demographic shifts.