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Lexington City Schools
Lexington City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 21,201. The median household income is $43,830 and the median age is 36.7.
21,201
Population
1136
People / sq mi
$43,830
Median Income
36.7
Median Age
Lexington City Schools covers 19 sq mi of land at 1135.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 32.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,830
Median Household Income
$23,147
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,200
Median Home Value
$897
Median Rent
41.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.2%
High School+
13.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lexington City Schools serves a community with a population of 21,201 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Lexington City Schools is $43,830, with a per capita income of $23,147. The poverty rate is 22.5%.
Lexington City Schools is 45.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 32.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lexington City Schools, 80.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lexington City Schools is $173,200, with a median rent of $897. The homeownership rate is 41.7%.
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Data for Lexington City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702640).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.