Lexington SnackAbility
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Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:
There were 688 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 3,457.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 437.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 3,020.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lexington is 63.15% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lexington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 688 | 3,457.5 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 87 | 437.2 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 15.1 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 85.4 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 59 | 296.5 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 601 | 3,020.3 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 128 | 643.2 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 408 | 2,050.4 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 65 | 326.6 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Lexington, NC Weather
The average high in Lexington is 71.3° and the average low is 47.3°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 4.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lexington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lexington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lexington
The current population in Lexington is 19,690. The population has increased 2.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,690 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 19,691 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 19,595 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 19,347 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 18,970 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 18,861 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 18,897 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,916 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,089 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,129 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,029 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,981 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 19,038 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 19,082 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 19,155 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
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Lexington is:
42.7% White with 8,417 White residents.
23.2% African American with 4,562 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 727 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.6% Other with 314 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 915 Two Or More residents.
24.1% Hispanic with 4,741 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lexington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.1% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lexington
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Lexington is 53.7% female with 10,577 female residents.
Lexington is 46.3% male with 9,112 male residents.
| Gender | Lexington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lexington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, North Carolina
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4.5% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.4% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.0% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.5% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.8% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lexington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.5% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
