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Lexington

North Carolina · 19,632 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 $30,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,632
−2%since 2000
from 19,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,366
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,465
+14%since 2000
from $15,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+15%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(10,936)
Black29.8%(5,941)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,135)
Asian2.5%(502)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.6%(14,481)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(9,094)
Black27.6%(5,419)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,454)
Asian3%(586)
Other5.9%(1,166)
Diversity Score84.6%(16,607)
Diversity Score
85
+17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, North Carolina?

Lexington, North Carolina has about 19,632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lexington, North Carolina earns about $30,366 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, North Carolina?

About 14.1% 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 25.1% 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 3,051 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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