Lexington is a city located in Davidson County, North Carolina. Lexington has a 2025 population of 19,956. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $57,267 with a poverty rate of 25.37%.The median age in Lexington is 35.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lexington includes 47.55% White, 26.02% Black or African American, 7.35% other race, 4.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 9,364 | 47.55% |
Black or African American | 5,123 | 26.02% |
Two or more races | 2,903 | 14.74% |
Other race | 1,448 | 7.35% |
Asian | 842 | 4.28% |
Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
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Separated
Never Married
Lexington's average per capita income is $32,305. Household income levels show a median of $41,775. The poverty rate stands at 25.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $63,200 | - |
Families | $44,097 | $63,183 |
Households | $41,775 | $57,267 |
Non Families | $33,724 | $41,012 |
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