Lexington County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Lexington County, South Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lexington County, South Carolina has a population of 304,887, the 6th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $77,408 and the median home value is $234,500. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lexington County Quick Facts

Population 304,887

Median Household Income $77,408

Median Home Value $234,500

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.1%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 18

Population 304,887 6th of 46

Median Income $77,408 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Lexington County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	300,370	304,887	+1.5%
Median household income	$75,014	$77,408	+3.2%
Median home value	$217,700	$234,500	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Lexington

$77,408

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lexington

$234,500

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

8.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,178/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

23.5%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lexington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lexington	24,585	$87,126	7.4%	$297,700
West Columbia	17,963	$56,912	13.7%	$201,700
Seven Oaks	15,921	$62,955	12.2%	$208,400
Oak Grove	12,256	$74,554	12.6%	$210,300
Red Bank	11,314	$68,004	11.5%	$189,000
White Knoll	8,310	$80,246	11.1%	$249,400
Batesburg-Leesville	4,941	$49,646	15.1%	$135,100
Springdale	2,742	$77,722	5.8%	$221,700
Pine Ridge	2,596	$95,000	7.3%	$227,900
South Congaree	2,075	$59,539	14.6%	$192,500
Gaston	1,803	$60,000	18.0%	$120,000
Chapin	1,394	$79,922	7.5%	$221,000
Edmund	1,161	$43,494	23.8%	$164,100
Pelion	985	$59,455	12.9%	$156,700
Gilbert	751	$78,250	3.2%	$232,700
Swansea	744	$58,250	27.4%	$129,200
Summit	533	$67,083	4.9%	$202,000
Fairview Crossroads	444	$54,000	4.7%	$160,100

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Population Overview

Lexington County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 304,887. It is the 6th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lexington County is 39.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lexington County is $77,408. This is 12% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $234,500. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lexington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.1%.

Education

34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lexington County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lexington County, South Carolina?

Lexington County has a population of 304,887, making it the 6th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Lexington County?

The median household income in Lexington County is $77,408 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Lexington County, South Carolina?

Lexington County contains 18 Census-designated places.