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Lexington, VA
City in Lexington city, Virginia.
Population
7,525
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,011
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 14 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,517 a year, 9% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,200 (28% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Lexington, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,517
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$275,200
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
22.6
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,222), German Americans (1,074), Mexican Americans (332).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lexington city. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,652
5,461 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$61.1M
FY 2026, $8,345 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked26.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
196
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East LexingtonCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| Buena VistaCity | 6 mi | 6.4 |
| GlasgowTown | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GoshenTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Big IslandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Iron GateTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| CraigsvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BuchananTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, VA in?
- Lexington is in Lexington city, Virginia.
- What is the population of Lexington, VA?
- About 7,525 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include East Lexington (2 mi), Buena Vista (6 mi), Glasgow (9.8 mi), Fairfield (11 mi), Goshen (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023