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 (748 degrees awarded in 2024) and Virginia Military Institute (403 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.

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    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

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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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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    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.

    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
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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

    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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    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 2024, universities in Lexington city, VA awarded 1,151 degrees. The student population of Lexington city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 2,422 male students and 1,346 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lexington city, VA are White (864 and 77.7%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 8%), Asian (50 and 4.5%), and Black or African American (49 and 4.41%).

    The largest universities in Lexington city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Washington and Lee University (748 and 65%) and Virginia Military Institute (403 and 35%).

    The most popular majors in Lexington City, VA are Law (142 and 12.3%), General Business Administration & Management (109 and 9.47%), and General Economics (88 and 7.65%).

    The median tuition costs are $66,800 for private four year colleges, and $10,368 and $41,960 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Lexington city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 25.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,768 (64.3% men and 35.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,768 students enrolled in Lexington city, VA, 64.3% men and 35.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,528 records, of which 34.8% were women and 65.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      109 degrees awarded
    2. General Economics
      88 degrees awarded
    3. General History
      74 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lexington City, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 109 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lexington City, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

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

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington and Lee University with 748 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 702 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lexington city, VA, which is 1.56 times more than the 449 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 864 degrees mean that there were 9.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 89 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 ($66,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($10,678) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,290) 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

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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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.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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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

    The following chart displays the households in Lexington city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lexington city, VA have 3 cars.

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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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