U.S. County · Profile

Lexington County

309.5KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+43.28%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lexington County has a population of 309,528 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lexington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.0%232,146
Black or African American15.1%46,739
Hispanic or Latino6.5%20,119
Two or More Races5.5%17,024
Asian2.1%6,500
Some Other Race2.1%6,500
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%619
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%310

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lexington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$71,280
4.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,209
2.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.6%
0.9% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$71,280Median Household Income
$37,209Per Capita Income
11.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$71,280$91,269
Families$85,806$105,349
Married-couple Families$85,806$96,103
Nonfamily Households$44,100$47,628

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lexington County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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