Lexington city, VA

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2024 Population
7,525
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
22.6
0.444% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
14%
11.8% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$84,517
5.67% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$275,200
0.0363% 1-year decline
2024 Employed Population
2,960
2.39% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Lexington city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Lexington city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lexington city, VA are Washington and Lee University (696 degrees awarded in 2023) and Virginia Military Institute (359 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lexington city, VA was $275,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Lexington city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lexington city, VA was 3 cars per household.

Lexington city, VA borders Rockbridge County, VA.

United StatesVirginia

Population & Diversity

Lexington city, VA is home to a population of 7.53k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.83% of Lexington city, VA residents were born outside of the country (439 people).

In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.89k people) in Lexington city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 437 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 371 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%
2024 Citizenship
97.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Lexington city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lexington city, VA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lexington city, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.89k ± 277
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    437 ± 213
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    371 ± 174
6.27%
Hispanic Population
472 people

In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.89k people) in Lexington city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 437 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 371 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.27% of the people in Lexington city, VA are hispanic (472 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,827 ± 8,012 people
  2. India
    97,961 ± 7,641 people
  3. Mexico
    63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.83%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
439 people
5.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
374 people

As of 2024, 5.83% of Lexington city, VA residents (439 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lexington city, VA was 5.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    58 ± 56
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    38 ± 62

Lexington city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lexington city, VA employs 2.96k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lexington city, VA were Educational Services (928 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (404 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,422), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,720), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,746).

Employment

Occupations

2.96k
2024 Value
± 510
2.39%
1 Year growth
± 23.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lexington city, VA grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 2.89k employees to 2.96k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lexington city, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (503 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (361 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lexington city, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.96k
2024 Value
± 510
2.39%
1 Year growth
± 23.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lexington city, VA grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 2.89k employees to 2.96k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lexington city, VA, are Educational Services (928 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (404 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lexington city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Lexington city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,531
Median earning men ± $20,015
$28,109
Median earning women ± $8,085

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,995), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,801), and Retail Trade ($26,957).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($52,868), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,379), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($28,045).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 29
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 17
    Accommodation and Food Services
  3. 17
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $87.8k
    Educational Services
  2. $36.2k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $18.6k
    Accommodation and Food Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Lexington city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (0.905%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lexington city, VA awarded 1,055 degrees. The student population of Lexington city, VA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 2,477 male students and 1,360 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lexington city, VA are White (794 and 78.1%), Hispanic or Latino (75 and 7.38%), Black or African American (54 and 5.31%), and Asian (44 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Lexington city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Washington and Lee University (696 and 66%) and Virginia Military Institute (359 and 34%).

The most popular majors in Lexington city, VA are General Economics (117 and 11.1%), Law (107 and 10.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (96 and 9.1%).

The median tuition costs are $63,315 for private four year colleges, and $10,076 and $40,778 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Lexington city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 26.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,837 (64.6% men and 35.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,837 students enrolled in Lexington city, VA, 64.6% men and 35.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,662 records, of which 34.4% were women and 65.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Economics
    117 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    96 degrees awarded
  3. General Political Science & Government
    70 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lexington city, VA was General Economics with 117 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Washington and Lee University
    696 degrees awarded
  2. Virginia Military Institute
    359 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington and Lee University with 696 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 637 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lexington city, VA, which is 1.52 times more than the 418 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 794 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($63,315) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,024) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lexington city, VA was $275,200 in 2024, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,300 to $275,200, a 0.0363% decrease. The homeownership rate in Lexington city, VA is 53.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lexington city, VA have an average commute time of 12.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lexington city, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

In 2025, 20.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lexington city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.75%.

Housing

Property

$275,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$46,191
$1,176
Median Property Taxes
±$283

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Rent vs Own

53.8%
Homeownership
2024
68%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 53.8% of the housing units in Lexington city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$84,517
Median Household Income
± $16,517
2.19k
Number of Households
± 370

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.19k households in Lexington city, VA declined from $84,517 from the previous year's value of $89,598.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lexington city, VA is from Virginia.
0.472
2023 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (53.9%)
  2. Walked (26%)
  3. Worked At Home (14.5%)

In 2024, 53.9% of workers in Lexington city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (26%) and those who worked at home (14.5%).

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Commute Time

12.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lexington city, VA have a shorter commute time (12.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lexington city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 20.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lexington city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.75%.

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Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lexington city, VA (606 out of 4.32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lexington city, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2025, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Lexington city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.5%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 124 in Lexington city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 86.7 per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Lexington city, VA has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 8.38% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 24.8% on non-group plans, and 2.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lexington city, VA see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 466 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 118 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.5% were men and 46.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lexington city, VA

Primary care physicians in Lexington city, VA see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 46.6% between 18 and 34 years, 20.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.5% were men and 46.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.32%
Uninsured
45.2%
Employer Coverage
8.38%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
24.8%
Non-Group
2.7%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lexington city, VA grew by 158% from 2.07% to 5.32%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Lexington city, VA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.02% in Lexington city, VA.

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