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Lexington

South Carolina · 17,870 residents · 11.97 sq mi
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Lexington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,800. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,700. Households here earn about 34% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,870
+82%since 2000
from 9,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+5%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,927
+24%since 2000
from $23,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(8,089)
Black12.4%(1,218)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(187)
Asian2.1%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(3,517)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(14,027)
Black12.5%(2,237)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(631)
Asian3.7%(664)
Other1.6%(279)
Diversity Score45.4%(8,109)
Diversity Score
45
+26%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, South Carolina?

Lexington, South Carolina has about 17,870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lexington, South Carolina earns about $58,800 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 $161,700, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, South Carolina?

About 39.8% 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 11.1% 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 14,581 residents, a change of about 443 percent over that period.

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