Lexington County, South Carolina

Total Population: 300,370

County Seat: Lexington

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Median Home Value

$217,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$75,014

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

16.7%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.9%

No Health Insurance

9.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$75,014

Mean Household Income

$95,320

Per Capita Income

$38,807

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$217,700

Median Rent

$1,115/mo

Total Housing Units

130,874

Owner-Occupied

76.9%

Renter-Occupied

23.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

91.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45063.