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
- Siemens announces opening of North Carolina manufacturing facility Transportation Today · Aug 14
- Saint-Gobain to acquire of Electric Glass Fiber America’s Lexington operations - the-dispatch.com the-dispatch.com · Aug 14
- I-85 and Old U.S. 64 close for roundabout work Aug. 10 WXII · Aug 5
- Siemens Marks New Era in American Rail Manufacturing with Opening of North Carolina Facility Siemens Mobility Global · Apr 3
- Kathy Swicegood Kepley Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Davidson Funeral Home · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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.
🎡 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.