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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

South Carolina · 9,793 residents · 11.97 sq mi
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Lexington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,865. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 6,504 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $131,100. Households here earn about 45% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,793
+198%since 1990
from 3,289 in 1990
1990 – 2025
818 / sq mi
+198%since 1990
from 275 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+12%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Lexington
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,865
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,416
+70%since 1990
from $13,800 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.4
−12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,004)
Black7%(230)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian1.3%(42)
Diversity Score20.4%(671)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(8,089)
Black12.4%(1,218)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(187)
Asian2.1%(201)
Diversity Score35.9%(3,517)
36
+76%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lexington, South Carolina?

Lexington, South Carolina has about 9,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lexington, South Carolina earns about $53,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, South Carolina expensive?

In Lexington, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $131,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, South Carolina?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, South Carolina?

About 7.2% of people in Lexington, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,504 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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