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Lexington

city in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: North Carolina
County: Davidson
Type: Council-Manager government
Mayor: Jason Hayes
Total: 19.22 sq mi (49.78 km )
Land: 19.22 sq mi (49.78 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 728 ft (222 m)
Density: 1,021.5/sq mi (394.39/km )
Time zone: UTC−5 ( EST )
Summer dst: UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip codes: 27292-27295
Fips code: 37-38060
Website: www .lexingtonnc .gov

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Lexington is a city in and the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 19,632. It is located in central North Carolina, 20 miles (32 km) south of Winston-Salem. Lexington is part of the Piedmont Triad region of the state.

Lexington has been noted as one of America's top four best cities for barbecue by U.S. News & World Report. The City calls itself the "Barbecue Capital of the World", and it hosts the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival.