Lexington city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Lexington city has a population of 7,525 residents and a median age of 22.6 years, making it the #2,687 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.0%. The median home value is $275,200, and the median household income is $84,517, which is 12% above the national median.
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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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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Lexington city, 50.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.4% above the national average, ranking #92 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Lexington city is 78.7 years. 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.6% of adults in Lexington city smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 20.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 31.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
10.9% of children in Lexington city live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 6.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lexington city is 42.8%. The mean commute time is 14.8 min, which is 46.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lexington city voted Democratic with a margin of 26.7%. The vote was 62.7% Dem / 36% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.3 toward Republicans .
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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.