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East Lexington

Virginia · 1,824 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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East Lexington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $216,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,824
+8%since 2019
from 1,683 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
796 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 735 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+12%since 2019
from 33.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8041K1K2K2K201020202024East Lexington
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,767 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,532
Unchangedsince 2019
from $23,425 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $888 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
54.6% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+54%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(1,183)
Black24.2%(408)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(57)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score55.7%(938)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,423)
Black8.3%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(81)
Asian3.7%(68)
Other1.8%(33)
Diversity Score41.5%(756)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
Female
43.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Lexington, Virginia?

East Lexington, Virginia has about 1,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Lexington, Virginia earns about $38,750 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 $216,900, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in East Lexington, Virginia?

About 22.5% 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 21.8% 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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