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About Lexington

Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has a land area of 16 square miles. Lexington was first settled in 1640 and incorporated in 1713. The first battle of the American Revolution took place in Lexington.

Lexington has 31,400 inhabitants. The ethnic composition of Lexington is 69% white, 25% Asian, 2% Hispanic, and 1% black. Eighty percent of residents age 25 or older have a bachelor’s degree.

Ninety percent of the people in Lexington are American citizens. Foreign-born people make up 26% of the population. Around 31% of residents have a native language that is not English. Lexington is home to 3,300 Chinese speakers, 800 Korean speakers, and 600 Spanish speakers. 

People in Lexington earn a mean annual wage of $70,000. The median household income is $152,900. Roughly 81% of families own their home. Less than 4% of Lexington residents live in poverty.

Mental Health in Lexington

Youth mental health is an important issue in Lexington. In 2017, residents were encouraged to enroll in an 8-hour course to become certified in youth mental health first aid. The course was geared toward any adults that spend time with youth on a daily basis, such as teachers or parents. 

The course taught adults how to identify youth substance use and mental health issues. Participants also learned a five-step action plan for supporting young people in a mental health crisis. In addition to substance abuse, the course also covered self-harm, anxiety, eating and food issues, and depression.

References:

  1. Lexington. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Lexington-Massachusetts
  2. Lexington, MA. (n.d.). Data USA. Retrieved from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/lexington-ma
  3. QuickFacts: Lexington CDP, Massachusetts. (n.d.). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lexingtoncdpmassachusetts/PST045216
  4. Youth mental health and first aid. (2017, June 23). Retrieved from https://www.lexingtonma.gov/public-health/pages/youth-mental-health-and-first-aid
 
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