Lexington city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51678 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,525 #2,687 / 3,222
17th
Median Household Income $84,517 +12.5% #437 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 22.6 years -41.9% #3,221 / 3,222
0th
Median Home Value $275,200 -2.4% #753 / 3,222
77th
Median Gross Rent $1,081 -7.1% #768 / 3,222
76th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +11.5% #1,768 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Lexington city has a population of 7,525, making it the #2,687 most populous county in the US. The median age is 22.6 years, which is 41.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lexington city is $84,517, ranking #437 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.

Median Household Income
$84,517 +12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #437 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,955 −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,111 of 3,222
34th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,768 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.6% −88.0% vs nat'l
Rank #64 of 3,222
98th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.7% +50.4% vs nat'l
Rank #92 of 3,222
97th percentile
Mean Commute Time
14.8 min −46.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,165 of 3,222
2th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lexington city is $275,200 (-2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,081/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.8%.

Median Home Value
$275,200 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #753 of 3,222
77th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,081 −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #768 of 3,222
76th percentile
Homeownership Rate
53.8% −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,127 of 3,222
3th percentile
53.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Lexington city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #788 of 3,222
76th percentile

About Lexington city, Virginia

Lexington city, Virginia has a total population of 7,525, making it the 2,687th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lexington city is 22.6 years, which is 41.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lexington city is $84,517, which ranks #437 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.

The median home value in Lexington city is $275,200, 2.4% below the national median. Renters in Lexington city pay a median gross rent of $1,081 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lexington city, 50.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.8 min.

Lexington city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).

All data for Lexington city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.