Lexington County Summary

Life in Lexington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lexington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington County:

  • The population in Lexington County is 295,934.

  • The median home value in Lexington County is $255,394.

  • The median income in Lexington County is $71,280.

  • The median rent in Lexington County is $1,061.

  • The unemployment rate in Lexington County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lexington County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Lexington County is 78.9° and there are 108.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lexington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lexington County

Columbia, SC Population 136,754

Lexington, SC Population 23,665

West Columbia, SC Population 17,459

Seven Oaks, SC Population 15,826

Cayce, SC Population 13,755

Irmo, SC Population 11,685

Oak Grove, SC Population 11,385

Red Bank, SC Population 10,544

Batesburg-Leesville, SC Population 5,004

Springdale, SC Population 2,711

Pine Ridge, SC Population 2,687

South Congaree, SC Population 2,256

Gaston, SC Population 1,991

Chapin, SC Population 1,543

Pelion, SC Population 1,056

Swansea, SC Population 739

Gilbert, SC Population 563

Summit, SC Population 539

Map Of Lexington County

Lexington County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Lexington County is 78.9°.

  • There are 87.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.7 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Lexington County.

StatLexington County
Mean High78.9
Nice Days87.82
Rainfall108.7
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:30
78.9°
Average High
108.7
Inches of Rain

Lexington County Photos

Guignard Brick Works
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Still Hopes
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
William J Cayce House
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fall Skyline Of Columbia Sc From Arsenal Hill
Source: Wikipedia User Akhenaton06 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wade Hampton Equestrian Statuec Columbiac Sc Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Robert Mills House
Source: Wikipedia User Akhenaton06 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lexington County Demographics

Population over time in Lexington County

The current population in Lexington County is 295,934. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 291,723 -1.1%
2021 295,033 1.6%
2020 290,278 -

Gender in Lexington County

  • Lexington County is 51.1% female with 151,171 female residents.

  • Lexington County is 48.9% male with 144,763 male residents.

Female
51.1% (151,171)
Male
48.9% (144,763)
Gender Lexington County SC USA
Female 51.1% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lexington County

Lexington County is:

  • 72.7% White with 215,263 White residents.

  • 14.9% African American with 44,153 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 494 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 6,029 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 202 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,316 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 9,288 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 19,189 Hispanic residents.

White
72.7% (215,263)
African American
14.9% (44,153)
American Indian
0.2% (494)
Asian
2.0% (6,029)
Hawaiian
0.1% (202)
Other
0.4% (1,316)
Two Or More
3.1% (9,288)
Hispanic
6.5% (19,189)

Table: Lexington County By Race

Race Lexington County SC USA
White 72.7% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 14.9% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Lexington County, South Carolina

  • 4.8% of households in Lexington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Lexington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Lexington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Lexington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Lexington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Lexington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Lexington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Lexington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lexington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Lexington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (14,283)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (8,271)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (21,203)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (20,483)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (37,375)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (53,946)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (43,499)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (51,387)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (22,867)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (22,615)
Income Lexington County SC USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lexington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lexington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lexington County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lexington County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lexington County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Lexington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lexington County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lexington County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lexington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (2,959)
9-12th Grade
6% (17,756)
High School / GED
27% (79,902)
Some College
22% (65,105)
Associate's Degree
11% (32,552)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (62,146)
Master's Degree
9% (26,634)
Professional Degree
1% (2,959)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,918)
Education Lexington County SC USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 28% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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