Lexington, North Carolina

About Lexington

Set in the central part of North Carolina, Lexington is a close-knit town, home to 19,904 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lexington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 19.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,036 residents per square mile.

📰 Lexington News Today

• Christo’s Original reopens in Lexington 2 years after devastating fire FOX8 WGHP · Oct 6
• 1 dead after residential fire in Lexington, N.C.; cause under investigation WXLV · Oct 7
• Davidson County fire leaves 1 dead after firefighters pull victim from home WXII · Oct 7
• This North Carolina Barbecue Town Is Home To One Of The South’s Most Beloved Food Traditions Southern Living · Sep 21
• All tornado watches, warnings expire as Isaias threat diminishes WLTX · Oct 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest North Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Lexington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Lexington — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,904.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lexington

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Lexington

• Applebee's — american
• Ay Wey Mexican Kitchen — mexican
• Bar-B-Q Center — barbecue
• Black Chicken Coffee and Gifts (café)
• Cafe 35 (café)
• Cagney's Kitchen — american
• China Ming Buffet — chinese
• Christo's
• Don Juan's — mexican
• Lexington BBQ — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bob Timberlake Gallery · Art gallery
• Davidson County Historical Museum · Museum
• Old Davidson County Courthouse · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington

• Beverly Street Park reviews ★
• Childers Park reviews ★
• East Fourth Street Park reviews ★
• East Street Park reviews ★
• Finch Community Park reviews ★
• Finch Park reviews ★
• Fox Avenue Park reviews ★
• Grimes Park reviews ★
• Holt-Moffitt Park reviews ★
• Northside Park reviews ★
• Radcliff Park reviews ★
• Raleigh Road Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lexington

• Central Davidson High
• Central Davidson Middle
• Churchland Elementary
• Davidson Charter Academy
• Davidson County High School
• Davis-Townsend Elementary
• Midway Elementary
• North Davidson High
• North Davidson Middle
• Northwest Elementary
• Reeds Elementary
• Silver Valley Elementary
• Stoner-Thomas School
• Tyro Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Lexington

🏘️ Nearby Communities