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Lexington

County:
Lexington city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.499
State:
Virginia

Lexington is a city located in Lexington city, Virginia. Lexington has a 2026 population of 8,045. It is also the county seat of Lexington city. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 1.54% annually and its population has increased by 9.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,315 in 2020.

The median household income in Lexington is $84,517 with a poverty rate of 14.04%. The median age in Lexington is 22.6 years: 21.7 years for males, and 28.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.3 males.

8K
Total Population
3,219
Density (mi²)
122 1.54%
Growth

Lexington Population

Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,0451221.54%
20257,9231211.55%
20247,8022463.26%
20237,556480.64%
20227,508650.87%
20217,4431281.75%
20207,31540.05%
20197,246450.62%
20187,201620.87%
20177,139-19-0.27%
20167,158-16-0.22%
20157,174390.55%
20147,135-20-0.28%
20137,1551281.82%
20127,027500.72%
20116,977-68-0.97%
20107,04530.04%
20006,867-92-1.32%
19906,959-333-4.57%
19807,292-305-4.01%
19707,597600.8%
19607,5371,56126.12%
19505,9762,06252.68%
19403,9141624.32%
19303,75288230.73%
19202,870-61-2.08%
19102,931-272-8.49%
19003,2031444.71%
18903,05928810.39%
18802,771-102-3.55%
18702,87300%

Median Age

Overall: 22.6 years
Female: 28.5 years
Male: 21.7 years

Lexington Adults

There are 6,977 adults, (1,273 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,512 (46.7%)
Male: 4,013 (53.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lexington includes 82.66% White, 5.81% Black or African American, 3.48% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,22082.66%
Two or more races5397.16%
Black or African American4375.81%
Asian2623.48%
Native American560.74%
Other race110.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3334.43%
Two or more races971.29%
Native American310.41%
Other race110.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,88778.23%
Two or more races4425.87%
Black or African American4375.81%
Asian2623.48%
Native American250.33%

Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lexington 's average per capita income is $44,909. Household income levels show a median of $84,517. The poverty rate stands at 14.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$130,250-
Families$110,875$137,709
Households$84,517$96,459
Non Families$53,832$59,467

$44,909

Average Income

$84,517

Median Household Income

14.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)