Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington: town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Lexington is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,394 and a population density of 1,903 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,003 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Lexington
| Population | 33,003 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area | 16.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4473,-71.2245 |
| Altitude | 213 feet / 65, 64, 210 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:18:47 (10th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 02420 |
| Density | 2,000 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lexington is located at 42°26'50"N 71°13'28"W (42.4473200, -71.2245000).
Lexington map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph.
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Demographics
The population of Lexington increased by 4.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,394 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,966 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,352 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,810 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,102 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,338 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,493 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,463 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,302 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,132 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,003 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lexington
1Lexington Common National Historic Site
1625 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, United States View details
Phone: +17812748300 | Website available
2Whipple Hill
Lexington, MA 02420, United States View details
Phone: +17816984531 | Website available
3Arlington's Great Meadows
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, Lexington, MA 02420, United States View details
Phone: +17818635385 | Website available
4Buckman Tavern
1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420, United States View details
Phone: +17818625598 | Website available
5Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
33 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421, United States View details
Phone: +17818616559 | Website available
People born in Lexington (46)
People born in Lexington, including colonial farmer, smith and soldier John Parker, actress and comedian Rachel Dratch, politician George D. Robinson, .
More notable people
- David Shannon Morse (Co-founder of Amiga Corporation) he was born in 15/04/1943
- Theodore Parker (American transcendentalist, abolitionist and reforming minister) he was born in 24/08/1810
- Nathan Cutler (American politician (1775-1861)) he was born in 29/05/1775
- Matt Nathanson (American musician) he was born in 28/03/1973
- Phillip Hagar Smith (American electrical engineer) he was born in 29/04/1905
- Lev Grossman (American novelist, journalist) he was born in 26/06/1969
- Harold Dow Bugbee (American artist (1900-1963)) he was born in 15/08/1900
- Pete Holmes (American comedian) he was born in 30/03/1979
- Dane DiLiegro (American basketball player) he was born in 06/08/1988
- Marjorie Newell Robb (Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, founder of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra) she was born in 12/02/1889
- Amy B. Smith (American inventor and engineer) she was born in 03/11/1962
- Charles Robinson, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1829
- Dana McLean Greeley (Unitarian minister) he was born in 05/07/1908
- David Enrich (American journalist) he was born in 03/07/1979
- Dinny McNamara (American football player and coach, Major League Baseball player (1905-1963)) he was born in 16/09/1905
- Eddie Britt (American football player (1912-1978)) he was born in 19/07/1912
- James Phinney Munroe (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1862
- Jay Leach (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 24/05/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lexington, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164739 | Bentley University | Waltham (MA) | 02452-4705 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lexington, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lexington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Post Office | Lexington (MA) | 02420 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington distances to largest Massachusetts cities