Lexington, NC Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Lexington, North Carolina had a population of 19,632 in 2020. It was 46.3% White, 27.6% Black, 3.0% Asian, 17.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is the 49th most populous. 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's White Population

9,094 residents of Lexington identify as White, or 46.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lexington less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #606 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less White than neighboring Welcome (85.7% White), Tyro (86.9% White), Yadkin College (91.5% White), Southmont (90.1% White), and Midway (82.4% White).

Lexington's Black Population

5,419 residents of Lexington identify as Black, or 27.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lexington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #206 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Welcome (3.5% Black), Tyro (2.4% Black), Yadkin College (0.8% Black), Southmont (2.9% Black), and Midway (7.3% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

586 residents of Lexington identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Welcome (1.5% Asian), Tyro (0.4% Asian), Yadkin College (0.5% Asian), Southmont (0.1% Asian), and Midway (0.6% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

3,454 residents of Lexington identify as Hispanic, or 17.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lexington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Welcome (3.8% Hispanic), Tyro (5.2% Hispanic), Yadkin College (4% Hispanic), Southmont (3.2% Hispanic), and Midway (6.1% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

227 residents of Lexington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #190 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Welcome (0.6% Native American/Other), Tyro (0.8% Native American/Other), Yadkin College (0.3% Native American/Other), Southmont (0.7% Native American/Other), and Midway (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

852 residents of Lexington identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lexington is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Yadkin College (2.9% Multiracial), Southmont (2.9% Multiracial), and Midway (3.2% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Welcome (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.