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 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,517 | +12.5% | #437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 22.6 years | -41.9% | #3,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $275,200 | -2.4% | #753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,081 | -7.1% | #768 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.5% | #1,768 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.7% of residents in Lexington city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
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.