Lexington city's estimated 2026 population is 8,294 with a growth rate of 3.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lexington city is the 120th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,045 and has seen a growth of 17.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lexington city includes 81.68% White, 4.66% Black or African American, 3.21% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (81.68%)
Two or more races (8.56%)
Black or African American (4.66%)
Asian (3.21%)
Other race (1.06%)
Native American (0.82%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,061 | 81.68% |
| Two or more races | 635 | 8.56% |
| Black or African American | 346 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 238 | 3.21% |
| Other race | 79 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.82% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lexington city's average per capita income is $49,839. Household income levels show a median of $89,598. The poverty rate stands at 15.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,316 | - |
| Families | $102,042 | $133,985 |
| Households | $89,598 | $95,202 |
| Non Families | $56,554 | $60,517 |
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