Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi
Lexington: City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States
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Lexington is a city located in the county of Holmes in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,731 and a population density of 276 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,412 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lexington
Population : | 1,412 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
County : | Holmes County |
Postal code : | 39095 |
Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
Area : | 6.27 km2 |
Altitude : | 233 feet / 71 meters |
Capital city : | Lexington is capital of Holmes County |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 00:05:49 (1st February 2023) |
Density : | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -22.59% (2010-2020) |

Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lexington decreased by 22.59% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,731 | - | census |
2011 | 1,701 | -1.76% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,678 | -1.37% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,658 | -1.21% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,623 | -2.16% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,599 | -1.5% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,560 | -2.5% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,530 | -1.96% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,504 | -1.73% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,453 | -3.51% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,412 | -2.9% | estimation process |
People born in Lexington (13)
People born in Lexington, including actress Hattie Winston, politician Edmond Noel, Tennessee politician Buford Ellington, .
List
- Malachi Favors (American bassist) he was born in 22/08/1927
- Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (African American Chicago blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 21/03/1929
- John C. Black (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 27/01/1839
- Lee "Shot" Williams (American soul, soul blues, and rhythm and blues singer) he was born in 21/05/1938
- Lonnie Pitchford (American musician) he was born in 08/10/1955
- Neely Tucker (American journalist) he was born in 26/11/1963
- Willie West (American football player) he was born in 01/05/1938
- Monroe Saffold Jr. (American bodybuilder) he was born in 12/04/1948
- Minnie M. Cox (African-American teacher and postmaster) she was born in 01/01/1869
- Leonard B. Cresswell (U.S. Marine Corps Major General) he was born in 18/07/1901
Schools in Lexington
College & universities near Lexington, MS
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
175810 | Holmes Community College | Goodman (MS) | 39079 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lexington, MS
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Lexington
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Lexington Post Office | Lexington (MS) | 39095 |
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Other cities in Holmes County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Holmes County , MS.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Durant | 2,198 | City in Holmes County, Mississippi |
Tchula | 1,905 | Town of the United States |
Goodman | 1,152 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
Pickens | 976 | Town of the United States |
Cruger | 330 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
West | 144 | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington distances to largest Mississippi cities