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Lexington

County:
Davidson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
19.22

Lexington is a city located in Davidson County, North Carolina. Lexington has a 2026 population of 20,099. It is also the county seat of Davidson County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,513 in 2020.

The median household income in Lexington is $43,128 with a poverty rate of 27.76%. The median age in Lexington is 36.7 years: 41.9 years for males, and 34.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

20.1K
Total Population
1,046
Density (mi²)
98 0.49%
Growth

Lexington Population

Lexington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,099980.49%
202520,001970.49%
202419,9041800.91%
202319,724940.48%
202219,630980.5%
202119,532190.1%
202019,513-116-0.59%
201919,0941370.72%
201818,9572001.07%
201718,757-116-0.61%
201618,873-38-0.2%
201518,911-163-0.85%
201419,0742141.13%
201318,860-12-0.06%
201218,872-28-0.15%
201118,900-35-0.18%
201018,93540.02%
200019,9533,37220.34%
199016,5818705.54%
198015,711-1,494-8.68%
197017,2051,1126.91%
196016,0932,52218.58%
195013,5713,02128.64%
194010,5508989.3%
19309,6524,39883.71%
19205,2541,09126.21%
19104,16300%

Median Age

Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 34.1 years
Male: 41.9 years

Lexington Adults

There are 14,759 adults, (3,040 of whom are seniors) in Lexington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,578 (53.7%)
Male: 9,112 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lexington includes 45.23% White, 23.17% Black or African American, 11.3% other race, 3.72% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,90645.23%
Black or African American4,56323.17%
Two or more races3,18516.18%
Other race2,22411.3%
Asian7323.72%
Native American800.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,27011.53%
Other race1,9109.7%
White4892.48%
Native American660.34%
Asian50.03%
Black or African American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,41742.75%
Black or African American4,56223.17%
Two or more races9154.65%
Asian7273.69%
Other race3141.59%
Native American140.07%

Lexington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lexington 's average per capita income is $33,368. Household income levels show a median of $43,128. The poverty rate stands at 27.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$53,218-
Families$44,854$62,201
Households$43,128$57,691
Non Families$34,295$42,212

$33,368

Average Income

$43,128

Median Household Income

27.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)