Population 7,525 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lexington City
Household size in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.96 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.05 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.71 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Lexington City is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.96, even as the national average fell. Lexington City has smaller households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lexington City are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Lexington City (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lexington City
Renters in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Lexington City than nationally: 46.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (46.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lexington City: 25.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 |
Lexington City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only six of Virginia's 133 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $738 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,099 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$420 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lexington City costs $1,099 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $420 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lexington City
Bachelor's degrees in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Lexington City than nationally: 42.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Lexington City have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lexington City
| Period | Lexington City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lexington City has been strong: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Virginia county has lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lexington City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington City | 2.24 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 46.2% | 25.3% | 1962 | $1,099 | 42.6% | 90.5% | 0.4% |
| Rockbridge County | 2.32 | 48.1 | 8.6% | 20.7% | 14.7% | 1980 | $940 | 33.6% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| Buena Vista City | 2.37 | 40.2 | 16.1% | 43.5% | 14.9% | 1971 | $1,487 | 23.6% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
| Alleghany County | 2.30 | 47.8 | 8.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1968 | $749 | 14.4% | 89.8% | 2.1% |
| Covington City | 2.19 | 40.9 | 15.8% | 29.9% | 14.8% | 1951 | $789 | 9.4% | 86.1% | 4.0% |
| Nelson County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 20.3% | 25.6% | 1984 | $919 | 36.2% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Greenbrier County | 2.21 | 46.8 | 9.6% | 26.9% | 17.2% | 1977 | $843 | 22.4% | 87.4% | 4.1% |
| Fluvanna County | 2.65 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,517 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Summers County | 2.32 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 18.8% | 26.5% | 1973 | $928 | 18.3% | 83.5% | 2.2% |
| Goochland County | 2.51 | 49.8 | 4.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 1998 | $1,483 | 45.6% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| Raleigh County | 2.50 | 43.6 | 13.7% | 24.7% | 15.3% | 1977 | $868 | 22.1% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lexington City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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