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Lexington

North Carolina · 19,953 residents · 19.22 sq mi
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Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,226. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,500. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,953
+20%since 1990
from 16,581 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 863 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,226
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,310
+31%since 1990
from $11,672 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
50.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(11,243)
Black29.6%(4,916)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(129)
Asian1.7%(286)
Diversity Score57.5%(9,541)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(10,936)
Black29.8%(5,941)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,135)
Asian2.5%(502)
Diversity Score72.6%(14,481)
Diversity Score
73
+26%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, North Carolina?

Lexington, North Carolina has about 19,953 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lexington, North Carolina earns about $26,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, North Carolina expensive?

In Lexington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, North Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of people in Lexington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,372 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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