Lexington, NC Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,417	9,094	42.7%	46.3%
Hispanic	4,741	3,454	24.1%	17.6%
Black	4,562	5,419	23.2%	27.6%
Multiracial	915	852	4.6%	4.3%
Asian	727	586	3.7%	3.0%
Native American/Other	328	227	1.7%	1.2%

Lexington, North Carolina has an estimated population of 19,690, a less than 1% change from the 19,632 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.7% White, 24.1% Hispanic, 23.2% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lexington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lexington, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lexington is ranked the 50th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lexington was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lexington's White Population

8,417 residents of Lexington, or 42.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lexington is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lexington ranks 606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 46.3% to 42.7%.

Lexington is less White than neighboring Welcome (91.9% White), Tyro (95.5% White), Yadkin College (100% White), Southmont (86% White), and Midway (82.2% White).

Lexington's Black Population

4,562 residents of Lexington, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lexington is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lexington ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 27.6% to 23.2%.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Welcome (1.6% Black), Tyro (0.9% Black), Yadkin College (0% Black), Southmont (0.4% Black), and Midway (12.3% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

727 residents of Lexington, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lexington ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Asian residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Welcome (0% Asian), Tyro (0% Asian), Yadkin College (0% Asian), Southmont (1% Asian), and Midway (0% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

4,741 residents of Lexington, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lexington is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lexington ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 17.6% to 24.1%.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Welcome (1% Hispanic), Tyro (1.4% Hispanic), Yadkin College (0% Hispanic), Southmont (0% Hispanic), and Midway (4.3% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

328 residents of Lexington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lexington ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Welcome (1.1% Native American/Other), Tyro (0% Native American/Other), Yadkin College (0% Native American/Other), Southmont (0.1% Native American/Other), and Midway (0% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

915 residents of Lexington, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lexington ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Welcome (4.5% Multiracial), Tyro (2.2% Multiracial), Yadkin College (0% Multiracial), and Midway (1.2% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Southmont (12.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.