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Lexington city, Virginia

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

7,287 Population
2.5 Square Miles
2,915.69 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
22.4 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
8.22%
18 to 34
58.86%
35 to 64
19.27%
65 and Over
13.65%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
59.43%
Female
40.57%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
6.26%
Native
93.74%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
48.03%
2000 to 2009
19.52%
1990 to 1999
4.61%
Before 1990
27.85%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
3.54%
High School Grad or Higher
96.46%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.51%
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
92.49%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$23,763
Median Household Income
$66,114
Gini Index
0.43
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.56%
Unemployed
3.44%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
22.8%
Population Under 18
Poverty
6.5%
Non-poverty
93.5%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
6.69%
Non-poverty
93.31%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
2.04%
With Health Insurance Coverage
97.96%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.15
Number of Households
2,005
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
73.04%
Married
26.97%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
71.13%
Now Married
23.37%
Widowed
1.35%
Divorced
4.15%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
52.08%
Now Married
32.45%
Widowed
6.06%
Divorced
9.41%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.25%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,377
Occupancy Status
Occupied
84.35%
Vacant
15.65%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
53.82%
Renter Occupied
46.18%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
33.06%
For Sale
0%
Other
66.94%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1956
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.74%
Multi Unit
26.8%
Mobile Home
0.46%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
54.22%
Without Mortgage
45.78%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$251,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,057
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
19.6%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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