Lexington, Virginia
Lexington: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Lexington is a city located in the county of Albemarle in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,042 and a population density of 1,077 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,279 inhabitants.
The city was created 247 years ago in 1776.
Quick Facts about Lexington
| Population : | 7,279 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Albemarle County |
| Different from : | Lexington County, Lexington |
| Postal code : | 24450 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 6.54 km2 |
| Named for : | Battles of Lexington and Concord |
| Altitude : | 1,063 feet / 324 meters |
| Capital city : | Lexington is capital of Rockbridge County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1777 (247 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:56:57 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,114 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lexington is located at 38°11'50"N 78°28'56"W (38.1973500, -78.4822300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lexington
Demographics
The population of Lexington increased by 3.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,042 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,972 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,018 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,146 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,125 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,162 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,148 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,154 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,297 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,446 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,279 | -2.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lexington
1 University Chapel & Galleries
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2 Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Kids Playce
102 Wallace St, Lexington, VA 24450, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Jordan's Point Park
Stono Ln, Lexington, VA 24450, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden
963 Ross Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lexington
1 City of Lexington City Hall
300 E Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Lexington
300 E Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lexington (45)
People born in Lexington, including painter, draftsman, printmaker, photographer and sculptor Cy Twombly, nineteenth-century statesman, politician, and soldier, namesake of Houston, Texas Sam Houston, Musician Hilary Hahn, .
List
- Sally Mann (American photographer) she was born in 01/05/1951
- Richard Barnes Mason (United States general) he was born in 16/01/1797
- Pat Robertson (American media mogul, executive chairman, and Southern Baptist minister) he was born in 22/03/1930
- Bill Reid (American musician and radio host) he was born in 17/06/1926
- John Letcher (American politician (1813-1884)) he was born in 29/03/1813
- William A. MacCorkle (American politician (1857-1930)) he was born in 07/05/1857
- Clay Blair (American historian) he was born in 01/05/1925
- Robert Paxton (American political scientist and historian) he was born in 15/06/1932
- William Lindsay (U.S. Senator from Kentucky (1835-1909)) he was born in 04/09/1835
- Howard Drew (American sprinter) he was born in 28/06/1890
- Samuel McKee (American politician and lawyer (1774-1826)) he was born in 13/10/1774
- Danny Coale (Football wide receiver) he was born in 27/06/1988
- William H. Armstrong (American children's writer) he was born in 14/09/1911
- Callie V. Granade (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1951
- Charles Wertenbaker (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1901
- E. Barrett Prettyman (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/08/1891
- Edgar F. Shannon, Jr. (President of the University of Virginia) he was born in 04/06/1918
- Elizabeth Schneider (Maine State Senator) she was born in 01/01/1962
Schools in Lexington
College & universities near Lexington, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234076 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville (VA) | 22903-2628 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lexington, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
| FBG | Fredericksburg | 200 Lafayette Blvd. | RAIL |
| ASD | Ashland | 112 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Lexington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Earlysvill Post Office | Earlysville (VA) | 22936 |
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Other cities in Albemarle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albemarle County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 7,833 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
| Crozet | 2,138 | Census designated place |
| Waverly | 1,905 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Scottsville | 625 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lexington distances to largest Virginia cities
