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Lexington, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Lexington History

Lexington was settled in 1775 by the Europeans. It was named after Lexington, Massachusetts, the site of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. The city was officially incorporated in 1828. The city's economy largely depended on the textile and furniture manufacturing industries until the late 1990s. The city is also known as the Barbecue Capital of the World.

Lexington and nearby Attractions

  • Davidson County Historic Museum
  • Tanglewood Park
  • Rowan Museum
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
  • North Carolina Transportation Museum
  • Historic Bethabara Park

Things To Do In Lexington

There are several parks and playgrounds in Lexington including the Raleigh Road Park, East Fourth Street Park, Fox Avenue Park, Beverly Street Park, Radcliff Park, Finch Park, and Washington Park. One can also visit the Topper Bird Ranch. Golf lovers can spend their leisure time at the Lexington Municipal Golf Course. Visitors can also enjoy shopping at the Woodbriar Plaza Shopping Center, Piedmont Plaza Shopping Center, Norlex Shopping Center, Lexington Shopping Center, and Davidson Plaza Shopping Center.

Lexington Transportation

The nearest airport is Smith Reynolds Airport.

Lexington Higher Education

Davidson County Community College lies within the city. Winston-Salem State University, High Point University, Forsyth Technical Community College, and several other colleges and universities also provide higher educational facilities.

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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