Population 14,802 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lexington
Household size in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lexington are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.15 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have smaller households.
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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lexington is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Lexington, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, 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
Renters in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Lexington is about as common as it is nationally: 34.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.1% of the housing in Lexington, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, 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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Lexington leans older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Lexington has older homes than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,080 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lexington pays $1,080 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $401 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Lexington (41.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lexington is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Lexington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lexington has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 2.26 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 34.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,080 | 41.2% | 90.6% | 1.3% |
| East Lexington | 2.62 | 39.3 | 7.2% | 24.3% | 11.6% | 1990 | $885 | 41.3% | 93.5% | 10.8% |
| Kerrs Creek | 2.77 | 43.2 | 13.3% | 19.5% | 21.8% | 1981 | $1,154 | 46.5% | 97.5% | 0.4% |
| Riverside | 2.56 | 38.3 | 10.5% | 34.8% | 12.9% | 1986 | $885 | 31.5% | 92.1% | 12.0% |
| Buena Vista | 2.42 | 40.3 | 14.5% | 38.7% | 14.5% | 1973 | $1,385 | 25.4% | 89.3% | 3.7% |
| Timber Ridge | 2.08 | 52.9 | 6.4% | 13.3% | 8.5% | 1983 | $1,075 | 38.4% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| Buffalo Forge | 2.18 | 54.5 | 13.3% | 24.7% | 16.2% | 1983 | $794 | 31.3% | 91.9% | 2.5% |
| Rockbridge Baths | 2.14 | 51.8 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 14.7% | 1981 | $951 | 30.0% | 93.3% | 5.4% |
| Glasgow | 2.47 | 44.8 | 14.5% | 25.3% | 17.4% | 1972 | $907 | 25.3% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Collierstown | 2.31 | 49.8 | 4.7% | 17.4% | 20.4% | 1983 | $824 | 40.8% | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 2.62 | 42.2 | 16.6% | 16.9% | 20.7% | 1983 | $1,079 | 39.6% | 96.8% | 1.1% |
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. 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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