City · Virginia
Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, city, in Lexington city, Virginia. Lexington had 7,769 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,320 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,525 (controlled total). GEOID 5145512.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,769
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,320 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,525
Median household income
$84,517
±$16,517 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$275,200
±$46,191 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,081
±$182 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Lexington and what county is it in?
Lexington is a city in Lexington city, Virginia. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 2,929 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lexington covers the same area as Lexington city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Lexington's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lexington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,769 people lived in Lexington on July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 7,320 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,525.
| Measure | Lexington | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,525 | 8,705,170 | +284 |
| Households | 2,187 ±236 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.21 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,808 ±226 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Lexington's population since 2000
From 6,867 in 2000 to 7,769 in 2025: up 13.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lexington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lexington?
The median resident of Lexington is 22.6 years old; 7.3% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lexington | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.6 ±0.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±2.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 53.3% ±3.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±3.7 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±2.8 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7% ±3.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±3.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±5.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.7% ±7.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.1% ±6.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±4.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 9.8% ±3.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lexington earn?
Half of Lexington's 2,187 households earn less than $84,517 a year (±$16,517), against $84,517 in Lexington city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,467 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,050 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lexington | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,517 ±$16,517 | $93,170 | +$32,050 |
| Mean household income | $96,459 ±$15,296 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,955 ±$4,994 | $50,666 | +$8,514 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±7.2 pts | 9.9% | −13.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±32.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±7.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±3.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lexington?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Lexington's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $275,200 by its owner (±$46,191). The median renter pays $1,081 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lexington | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $275,200 ±$46,191 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 ±$182 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±14.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,640 ±$398 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±9.1 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±9.1 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,808 ±226 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.1% ±11.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.7% ±8.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.9% ±8.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.6% ±6.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lexington building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lexington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lexington work and get to work?
53.9% of Lexington's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.7 minutes.
| Measure | Lexington | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.7% ±6.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 53.9% ±9.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±4.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 26.0% ±7.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5% ±5.6 pts | 18.3% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.7 min ±2.4 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lexington?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lexington (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9305.01Lexington city | 4,331 | $88,042 |
| Tract 9800Lexington city | 3,194 | not published |
Every census tract in Lexington: the tract table of Lexington city
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lexington) · Census block assignment files
How does Lexington compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lexington is the 3,812th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Lexington ranks 182nd of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 50th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 24th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 374 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 365 |
| Per capita income | 278th | 374 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 228th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 118th | 359 |
| Median age | 363rd | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 301st | 368 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 368th | 372 |
Lexington's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Lexington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lexington?
11 of the 57 figures for Lexington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lexington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lexington.