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Lexington

South Carolina · 23,568 residents · 11.97 sq mi
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Lexington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,850. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,775 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $199,400. Households here earn about 31% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,568
+141%since 2000
from 9,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,969 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K8K14K20K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,850
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,284
+42%since 2000
from $23,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(16,841)
Black11.3%(2,666)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,403)
Asian6.7%(1,581)
Other2.9%(673)
Diversity Score56.1%(13,228)
Diversity Score
56
+56%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, South Carolina?

Lexington, South Carolina has about 23,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lexington, South Carolina earns about $71,850 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 $199,400, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, South Carolina?

About 45.1% 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 8.8% 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 20,279 residents, a change of about 617 percent over that period.

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