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Barbecue, history, and Southern charm await.

Lexington exudes a friendly, small-town atmosphere where neighbors know each other and community events are well-attended. The downtown area is experiencing a revitalization, blending historic architecture with modern businesses and a vibrant arts scene. It's a place where tradition and progress meet.

Downtown Lexington
COMMUNITY GUIDE · LEXINGTON
Lexington, Davidson County

City Snapshot

Population

19,632

County

Davidson County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$36,868

Quick Numbers

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Lexington Fire Department

Silver Valley Volunteer Fire Department

West Lexington Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.

Welcome Fire Department

Holly Grove Fire Department Inc.

Midway Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.

Arcadia-Reed Creek-Hampton Fire and Rescue Inc.

Central Fire Department, Inc.

This Week

Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling

2026-06-14

Winston-Salem Dash vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers

2026-06-16 at 10:30 PM

High Point Rockers vs. Lexington Legends

2026-06-16 at 10:35 PM

High Point Rockers vs. Lexington Legends

2026-06-17 at 4:05 PM

Winston-Salem Dash vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers

2026-06-17 at 10:30 PM

Community Leaders

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Jason Hayes

Mayor of Lexington

T
Thom Tillis

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

T
Ted Budd

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Josh Stein
Josh Stein

Governor

Democratic Party