Lexington County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 304,887 | — | #237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,408 | +3.0% | #702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $234,500 | -16.8% | #1,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,178 | +1.3% | #573 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -11.8% | #1,041 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lexington County has a population of 304,887, making it the #237 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lexington County is $77,408, ranking #702 out of 3,222 counties — 3.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Lexington County is $234,500 (-16.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,178/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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91.3% of residents in Lexington County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County, South Carolina has a total population of 304,887, making it the 237th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lexington County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lexington County is $77,408, which ranks #702 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Lexington County is $234,500, 16.8% below the national median. Renters in Lexington County pay a median gross rent of $1,178 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lexington County, 34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Lexington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for Lexington County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.