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Lexington city, Virginia

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

7,525 Population
2.5 Square Miles
3,010.92 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
22.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
7.28%
18 to 34
55.43%
35 to 64
20.37%
65 and Over
16.92%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
53.33%
Female
46.67%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
5.83%
Native
94.17%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
48.29%
2000 to 2009
12.07%
1990 to 1999
19.36%
Before 1990
20.27%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.94%
High School Grad or Higher
91.06%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.7%
School Dropout Rate
In School
100%
Dropped Out
0%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
89.28%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$31,955
Median Household Income
$84,517
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
99.36%
Unemployed
0.64%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
14.04%
Population Under 18
Poverty
29.56%
Non-poverty
70.44%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
3.35%
Non-poverty
96.65%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
13 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.32%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.68%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
1.97
Number of Households
2,187
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
70.18%
Married
29.81%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
69.16%
Now Married
28.15%
Widowed
0.34%
Divorced
2.35%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
54.99%
Now Married
31.76%
Widowed
6.13%
Divorced
7.12%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
6.01%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,808
Occupancy Status
Occupied
77.88%
Vacant
22.12%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
53.77%
Renter Occupied
46.23%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
38.97%
For Sale
0%
Other
61.03%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1959
Types of Structures
Single Unit
57.59%
Multi Unit
42.41%
Mobile Home
0%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
50.26%
Without Mortgage
49.74%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$275,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,081
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
16.66%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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