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Lexington, NC


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Lexington, North Carolina

Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson county, is 16 miles SW of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 53 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 19,953.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 43% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Lexington.

Approximately 41% of Lexington is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $32,339.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $14,925. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lexington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLexington Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lexington Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lexington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lexington, NC

Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime23

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