East Lexington is a CDP located in Botetourt County Virginia. East Lexington has a 2024 population of 2,129. East Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 8.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,959 in 2020.
The average household income in East Lexington is $77,525 with a poverty rate of 10.45%. The median age in East Lexington is 40.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,624 | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 317 | 15.69% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.67 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 308 | 3.04 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Female | 233 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 98.3 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.92 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Male | 22 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 7.68% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 9.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 13.33% |
| High School Graduate | 466 | 33.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 365 | 26.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,214 | 1,087 | 282 |
| Black | 123 | 115 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 13 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $77,670 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,295 | $0 | $103,788 |
| High School Graduate | $28,151 | $28,385 | $26,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,068 | $45,067 | $45,083 |
| Some College | $45,621 | $46,109 | $35,667 |
$45,068
Average Earnings
$45,067
Average Male
$45,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.39% of East Lexington residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,558 | 183 | 11.75% |
| Black | 281 | 8 | 2.85% |
| Multiple | 60 | 5 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
10.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.85%
Male Poverty Rate
2.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Lexington is Asian, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Lexington is Black, with 2.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.2% |
| High School | 4.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.49% |
| Some College | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,738 | $87,583 |
| Households | $70,500 | $77,525 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,377 | $40,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 2.79% |
| Black | 36 | 21.82% |
| Asian | 6 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.65%
Born in East Lexington
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.61% of East Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 59.65% having been born in Virginia. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,129 | 47 | 2.26% |
| 2023 | 2,082 | 48 | 2.36% |
| 2022 | 2,034 | 141 | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 1,893 | -66 | -3.37% |
| 2020 | 1,959 | 276 | 16.4% |
| 2019 | 1,683 | 767 | 83.73% |
| 2018 | 916 | -323 | -26.07% |
| 2017 | 1,239 | 109 | 9.65% |
| 2016 | 1,130 | -41 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 1,171 | -34 | -2.82% |
| 2014 | 1,205 | -41 | -3.29% |
| 2013 | 1,246 | 156 | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 1,090 | -158 | -12.66% |
| 2011 | 1,248 | -215 | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 1,463 | 0 | 0% |