About Lexington
Lexington is a small town in central Texas with an estimated population of 1,319.
Officially, Lexington is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 984 residents per square mile.
📰 Lexington News Today
- Hometown Heroes: Lexington Eagles KBTX News 3 · Aug 15
- 2026 UIL John Turner Volleyball Classic - Court 4 - Absolute Day 3 - 08/15/2026 | Live & On Demand nfhsnetwork.com · Aug 15
- Lockdown lifted at Lexington schools; officials find no threat after weapon report kvue.com · Apr 30
- Proposed Lexington data center draws pushback Spectrum News · Jun 9
- Lexington ISD lockdown lifted after hoax threat involving weapons, explosives cbsaustin.com · Apr 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lexington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Lexington — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lexington
- Fresh Donut — donut
- Los Dos Hermanos Tex-Mex — tex-mex
- Snow's BBQ — barbecue
- Herk's Store & Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lexington
- LEXINGTON EL
- LEXINGTON H S
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,319
Rank in state#731 of 1,224
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density984/sq mi
Coordinates30.4143, -97.0099