Lexington city: Demographics & People
About 7,525 people live in Lexington city, in 2,187 households. Median age 22.6 years. (15.2y younger than Virginia). Population is 6% Hispanic or Latino and 6% Black. County is gaining 425 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 3.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 32 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 7,525; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 7,525 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 7,320 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 22.6y is 16.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,525 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 548 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,171.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,533.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,273 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 7.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 55.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 22.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,525 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 7,525 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 6,220 |
| Black residents | 437 |
| Asian residents | 262 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 56 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 11 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 539 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 472 |
| Diversity Index | 30.7% |
| Asian population | 3.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 5.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 17.3% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 7,525 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 7,086 |
| Residents born in this state | 2,960 |
| Residents born in another state | 4,041 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,299 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 723 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 85 |
| Foreign-born residents | 17.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
2,187 households.
| Family households | 1,034 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 2,187 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 425 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 5,046 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,621 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 425 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 7,457 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,005 |
| Pct With Disability | 13.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 3,210 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 7,354 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 6,129 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 41 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 428 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 720 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 36 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,225 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 16.7% |
| Pct White | 82.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29