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Lexington, NC
City in Davidson County, North Carolina.
Population
19,690
Land area
19.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 4.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $43,128 a year, 40% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,900 (38% below North Carolina) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for Lexington, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,128
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,383), German Americans (1,640), Irish Americans (1,191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davidson County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled18.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
564
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
216
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TyroCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 12.8 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9.3 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 11 mi | 16.9 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| MidwayTown | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| SpencerTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| East SpencerTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| DentonTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WallburgTown | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| TrinityCity | 15 mi | 16.9 |
| SalisburyCity | 16 mi | 23.1 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| CooleemeeTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, NC in?
- Lexington is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lexington, NC?
- About 19,690 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Tyro (6 mi), Welcome (7 mi), Yadkin College (8 mi), Thomasville (11 mi), Southmont (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023