Lexington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,691
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$41,775
Median Income
$22,250 per capita
$158,100
Home Value
$273,382 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
437
Violent Crime/100K
2,985 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,775 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
437 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
19,691
Census 2023
Population Density
1,025
per square mile
Land Area
18.0
square miles (46.6 km²)
Median Age
35.9 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 26% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.6%
Black
26%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.8%
Spanish
17.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.5%
27% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.1%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.9%
85% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 19,691 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,025 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.6% |
| Black or African American | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
Language
| English Only | 77.8% |
| Spanish | 17.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 16.5% |
| Health Insurance | 84.1% |
| Uninsured | 15.9% |
| Broadband Access | 83.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |