City safety & data profile

LexingtonNC

Lexington, NC is a 19K-resident city in Davidson County with a median household income of $43,128.

Davidson County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lexington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lexington has a population larger than 42% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $179,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 58%
By size
$43,128
Median income
$179,900
Median home
27.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Lexington

Lexington posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lexington area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lexington

Where Lexington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,128 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lexington, NC beyond the headline numbers

Lexington sits inside Davidson County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.82°N, -80.25°W. Population 19,326, $43,128 median household income. Median home value $179,900, median rent $893. Poverty rate 27.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lexington's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 42%, then obesity at 41.1%. 1 hospital in/around Lexington, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lexington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,326
Lexington
Median Income
$43,128
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$179,900
-21% vs avg
Median Age
36.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Davidson County) - Lexington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
173K+6%
Median Income
$64,172+49%
Median Home Value
$219,100+64%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-21%
Unemployment
4.1%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lexington, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$893/mo
Poverty Rate
27.8% +96% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.9%
Work From Home 7.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 45.2%
African American 23.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42%
Obesity
41.1%
Short Sleep Duration
37.3%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Current Smoking
19.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.4%
Diabetes
15.9%
Binge Drinking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.5%
Annual Checkup 79.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
LEXINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lexington, NC? ▼
Lexington, NC has a population of 19,326 people, located in Davidson County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Lexington? ▼
The median household income in Lexington, NC is $43,128 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
What is the median home value in Lexington? ▼
The median home value in Lexington, NC is $179,900. Median rent is $893/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lexington? ▼
The top health indicators in Lexington include High Blood Pressure (42%), Obesity (41.1%), Short Sleep Duration (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lexington? ▼
Lexington has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lexington? ▼
The median age in Lexington, NC is 36.7 years. 12.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lexington, NC is located in Davidson County, North Carolina. With a population of 19K and a $43,128 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lexington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lexington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lexington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Lexington against North Carolina peers on any ranking lens. Explore North Carolina

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Davidson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.