County · Virginia
Lexington city, Virginia
Lexington city, Virginia. Lexington city had 7,769 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 51678.
Lexington city is the same area as Lexington: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
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
How many people live in Lexington city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,320 residents in Lexington city. The Census Bureau estimates 7,769 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,525 over 2 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lexington city | 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 city'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. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lexington city?
Lexington city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Lexington with 7,769 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lexington | 7,320 | $84,517 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lexington city?
The median resident of Lexington city 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 city | 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% | – |
| 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% | – |
| 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 city earn?
Half of Lexington city's 2,187 households earn less than $84,517 a year (±$16,517), against $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 city | 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 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 city?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Lexington city'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 city | 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 |
| 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 1939 or earlier | 29.9%±8.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 city building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Lexington city in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lexington city get to work?
53.9% of Lexington city's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.7 minutes.
| Measure | Lexington city | 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 are Lexington city's census tracts?
Lexington city is divided into 2 census tracts.
| Tract 9305.0151678930501 | 4,331±251 | $88,042 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 980051678980000 | 3,194±251 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lexington city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 120th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 133 |
| Median household income | 40th of 133 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 133 |
| Median age | 133rd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 city 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' school search.