2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,420
Lexington city is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 7,420. The median household income is $89,598, 38% above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $275,300, and 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 138% above the national average.
Population
7,420
2023 estimate
Rank #2701 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$89,598
Household
Rank #258 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$275,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #622 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
57.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #35 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
43.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% above Virginia avg·38% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% below Virginia avg·27% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,839
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Virginia avg·32% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
27% below Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Housing Units
2,644
Households
2,061
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,494
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.2%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
97% above Virginia avg·138% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above Virginia avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.5%
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