Lexington city, VA Population

The population of Lexington city is 7,287, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
7,287
Total Population
22.4
Median age
40.57%
Female population %
146.5:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
20-24 years
Largest age group
24.2
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
409
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Lexington city's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Lexington city is 22.4, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Lexington city's population under 18 was 8.22%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Lexington city's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 13.65% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Lexington city, 5.82% were under the age of 15, 56.62% aged 15 to 29, 23.91% aged 30 to 64, 12.10% aged 65 to 84, and 1.55% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Lexington city's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Lexington city, VA population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 1,920 (26.35% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 1,375 less females than males in Lexington city:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 40.57% females and 59.43% males in Lexington city, VA.
  • The Lexington city, VA gender ratio is 146.5:100 i.e. 146.5 men to 100 women (1.465).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 1,309.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 611.
The grouped bar chart shows Lexington city, VA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (1,309) | Female # 20-24 years (611). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Lexington city's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Lexington city population: 82.71% are White, 5.52% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.01% are Asian, 1.36% are some other race and 6.12% are multiracial.
  • Lexington city's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the county.
  • By ethnicity, 409 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,878 (94.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Lexington city is White with a population of 6,027 (82.71% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Lexington city, VA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Lexington city, VA population by race. The largest racial group in Lexington city is White with a population of 6,027 (82.71% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Lexington city's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 7,457 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, Lexington city's population increased by 221 (3.24%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Lexington city's population increased by 276 (3.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lexington city's population was lowest in year 2003 at 6,775.
The graph shows Lexington city's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lexington city's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 7,457. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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