Lexington Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 9,793 people, 3,644 households, and 2,558
families residing in the town. The population density was 1,724.4 people per square mile
(665.7/km²). There were 4,025 housing units at an average density of 708.7/sq mi
(273.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 83.88% White, 12.48% Black or African
American, 0.18% Native American, 2.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other
races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of
the population.
