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East Lexington

Virginia · 1,652 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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East Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,241. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 368 residents. Median home value is $275,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,652
−18%since 2023
from 2,020 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
721 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 882 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8041K1K2K2K201020202024East Lexington
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,241
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,072
+14%since 2023
from $30,768 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+6%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $275,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $965 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+10%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,624)
Black15.7%(317)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other2.5%(51)
Diversity Score41%(829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,367)
Black14.2%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other1.7%(28)
Diversity Score36.8%(608)
Diversity Score
37
−10%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−9%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Female
46.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Lexington, Virginia?

East Lexington, Virginia has about 1,652 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Lexington, Virginia?

The typical household in East Lexington, Virginia earns about $64,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Lexington, Virginia expensive?

In East Lexington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $275,700, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in East Lexington, Virginia?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Lexington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Lexington, Virginia?

About 3.9% of people in East Lexington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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