Lexington, Illinois
Lexington: city in McLean County, Illinois, United States.
About
Lexington is a city located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,060 and a population density of 388 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,020 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Lexington
| Population | 2,020 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | McLean County |
| Postal code | 61753 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 5.31 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6414,-88.7834 |
| Altitude | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:16:17 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 381 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lexington is located at 40°38'29"N 88°47'0"W (40.6414200, -88.7834000).
Lexington map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lexington decreased by 1.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,060 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,057 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,066 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,083 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,060 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,051 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,049 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,042 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,026 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,018 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,020 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lexington
1Lexington City Business
329 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753 View details
Phone: +13093653331 | Website available
People born in Lexington (4)
People born in Lexington, including football player Alex Tanney, Major League Baseball pitcher Ed Kinsella, botanist and editor Ethel Katherine Crum, .
More notable people
- Odus Creamer Horney he was born in 01/01/1866
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lexington, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lexington, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lexington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Post Office | Lexington (IL) | 61753 |
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Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington distances to largest Illinois cities