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.

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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 13:11:21 (15th April 2026)
Density 381 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.98% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
McLean County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lexington Highlighted locator map image
McLean County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lexington Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Lexington is located at 40°38'29"N 88°47'0"W (40.6414200, -88.7834000).

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Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 17 mph SSW Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mp...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lexington decreased by 1.98% 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 -1.12% 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 -0.79% estimation process
2019 2,018 -0.4% estimation process
2020 2,020 0.1% estimation process
Lexington zip code is 61753. County name: McLean, County fips: 17113
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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, .

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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. (more)

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
Colfax 1,009 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Downs 949 Village in Illinois, USA
McLean 790 Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Saybrook 679 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Carlock 558 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Towanda 517 Township in McLean County, Illinois
Stanford 507 Human settlement in United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Lexington distances to largest Illinois cities