Lexington
City in Davidson County, North Carolina
Lexington is a city in Davidson County, North Carolina, with 19,632 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tyro, 5.7 miles W.
- 19,632residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.8 km²
- 1,020 / sq mipopulation density
- 27295ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in and the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 19,632. It is located in central North Carolina, 20 miles (32 km) south of Winston-Salem. Lexington is part of the Piedmont Triad region of the state.
Lexington has been noted as one of America's top four best cities for barbecue by U.S. News & World Report. The City calls itself the "Barbecue Capital of the World", and it hosts the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival.
Lexington, Thomasville, and the rural areas surrounding them are slowly developing as residential bedroom communities for nearby cities such as Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and, to a lesser extent, Charlotte and its northeastern suburbs.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $43,128
- Median home value
- $179,900
- Median rent
- $893/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Lexington had 19,632 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,632 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,020 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Davidson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,632 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.24 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7972° N, 80.2742° W |
| ZIP code | 27295 |
| Official website | lexingtonnc.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3738060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Tyro5.7 mi W
- Welcome7.6 mi N
- Yadkin College8.2 mi NW
- Southmont10.1 mi S
- Spencer10.6 mi SW
- East Spencer11.7 mi SW
- Advance12.2 mi NW
- Thomasville12.3 mi NE
- Midway12.7 mi N
- Denton14.3 mi SE
- Salisbury15.2 mi SW
- Trinity15.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lexington, NC?
19,632 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, NC?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 27295.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Tyro (5.7 mi), Welcome (7.6 mi), Yadkin College (8.2 mi), Southmont (10.1 mi), Spencer (10.6 mi).
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