Lexington Holmes County, Mississippi
Lexington: City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States
About
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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,453 inhabitants.
Geography
Lexington is located at 33°6'47"N 90°3'11"W (33.1131800, -90.0531400).
Weather
Lexington forecast: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. North northwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. more
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Lexington Quick Facts
| Population : | 1,453 (2019) |
| 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 : | 13:39:50 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 232 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -19.13% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 93℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lexington decreased by 19.13% in 9 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 |
People born in Lexington (13)
People born in Lexington, including actress Hattie Winston, politician Edmond Noel, Tennessee politician Buford Ellington, you can see a list of people who born in Lexington.
- Malachi Favors (American bassist)
- Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (African American Chicago blues guitarist and singer)
- John C. Black (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient)
- Lee "Shot" Williams (American soul, soul blues, and rhythm and blues singer)
- Lonnie Pitchford (American musician)
- Neely Tucker (American journalist)
- Willie West (American football player)
- Monroe Saffold Jr. (American bodybuilder)
- Minnie M. Cox (African-American teacher and postmaster)
- Leonard B. Cresswell (U.S. Marine Corps Major General)
Schools
College & universities near Lexington
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175810 | Holmes Community College | Goodman (MS) | 39079 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lexington
| 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 |
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Other cities in Holmes County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Holmes County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Durant | 2,262 | City in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Tchula | 1,929 | Town of the United States |
| Goodman | 1,164 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Pickens | 995 | Town of the United States |
| Cruger | 336 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| West | 149 | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington distances to largest Mississippi cities