Lexington, NC Employment

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41%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
45%
Household income NAT. AVG.
16%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLexingtonNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$17,465$26,779$29,829
Median household income$30,366$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$50,575$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$25,840$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$25,759$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$21,166$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate5.4%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level25.1%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Lexington is 41% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Lexington is 45% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Lexington is 16% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Lexington is 66% higher than the national average

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      $20,241 $30,366 $60,732
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      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Lexington median earnings by income bracket

      Lexington employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.7%17.7%
      Manufacturing sector22.6%22.6%
      Financial & insurance services3.1%3.1%
      Wholesale & retail services18.9%18.9%
      Public administration0.6%0.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.1%4.1%
      Education, health & social services4.7%4.7%
      Other27.2%27.2%

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      Bermuda Run, NC2,688$71,08228.5%
      Trinity, NC6,619$58,7096.1%
      Lexington, NC18,970$30,36645.1%

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      Lexington, NC18,970$30,36645.1%
      Source: The Lexington, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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