Lexington County, SC Demographics
What is the population of Lexington County?
There are 350,602 residents in Lexington County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.88% are males and 51.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.49% of the resident pool in Lexington County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.98%. Additionally, 3.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 300,762 people in Lexington County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 350,602 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 171,380 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 179,222 | 1.4% |
Male Population 48.88%
Female Population 51.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 324,278 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,957 | 4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 12,367 | 19.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.98%
Not Citizen 3.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,416 | 5.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,011 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,990 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,729 | 1.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 300,762 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 6.34%
Moved from Same State 4.03%
Moved from Different State 2.52%
Same House as Last Year 86.7%
What are the employment statistics in Lexington County?
White-collar workers make up 77.55% of the working population in Lexington County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.45%. There are also 31,460 entrepreneurs in Lexington County (9.3% of the workforce); 224,194 workers employed in private companies (66.24%); and 59,994 people working in governmental institutions (17.73%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 262,442 | 103.4% |
| Blue Collar | 75,990 | 95.3% |
White Collar 77.55%
Blue Collar 22.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 31,460 | 106.4% |
| Private Companies | 224,194 | 99.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 59,994 | 102.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 22,784 | 117.3% |
Self Employees 9.3%
Private Companies 66.24%
Governmental Workers 17.73%
Not for Profit Companies 6.73%
How many households are there in Lexington County?
There are a total of 142,246 households in Lexington County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.05% of these Lexington County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.95%. Additionally, 31.12% of households have children and 68.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 142,246 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -16.7% |
| Family Households | 92,534 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 49,712 | 2.0% |
Family Households 65.05%
Non-Family Households 34.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 44,273 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 97,973 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 31.12%
Households without Children 68.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Lexington County?
The average annual household income in Lexington County is $86,621, while the median household income sits at $62,305 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,361, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,301. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,148 and $55,456, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,621 | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $62,305 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 40,283 | -0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 299,554 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lexington County?
There are 155,449 housing units in Lexington County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 142,246 occupied housing units in Lexington County, 72.74% are owner-occupied, while 27.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $187,600. In general, housing costs reach $932 per month in Lexington County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 155,449 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,284 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,406 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,102 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,449 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25,053 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22,826 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,639 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27,870 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 22,755 | 11.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,065 | 88.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 142,246 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 103,468 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 38,778 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 72.74%
Renter Occupied 27.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 65,559 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 37,909 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $187,600 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $170,100 | 9.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $932 | 2.0% |
With Mortgage 63.36%
Without Mortgage 36.64%
What is the level of education in Lexington County?
Approximately 34.6% of the population in Lexington County holds a high school degree (that's 93,947 residents), while 22.51% have attained a college certificate (61,120 locals) and 19.25% have a bachelor's degree (52,275 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,118 | 2.8% |
| Some High School | 93,947 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 61,120 | -20.6% |
| Associate Degree | 26,089 | -1.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 52,275 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,991 | 6.7% |
No High School 2.62%
Some High School 34.6%
Some College 22.51%
Associate Degree 9.61%
Bachelor's Degree 19.25%
Graduate Degree 11.41%
What is the marital status of Lexington County residents?
A total of 88,716 people in Lexington County have never been married (which represents 30.31% of the total population), while 150,213 of them are wedded (51.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,928 (2.37%) and 31,055 (10.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 88,716 | -0.7% |
| Married | 150,213 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 6,928 | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 15,803 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 31,055 | -0.9% |
Never Married 30.31%
Married 51.32%
Separated 2.37%
Widowed 5.4%
Divorced 10.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lexington County?
The top three means of transportation people in Lexington County use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 145,515 residents commute by car, 1,619 prefer going to work by walking and 425 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 145,515 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 296 | -6.0% |
| Bicycle | 44 | 4.8% |
| Motorcycle | 93 | -25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 425 | -10.7% |
| Walk | 1,619 | 17.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Lexington County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29053 | 20,818 | 7,948 | $54,141 | $65,692 |
| 29054 | 10,137 | 4,095 | $88,904 | $111,438 |
| 29070 | 15,528 | 6,220 | $64,833 | $81,798 |
| 29072 | 68,389 | 25,541 | $103,415 | $128,777 |
| 29073 | 51,471 | 19,326 | $72,648 | $82,926 |
| 29123 | 8,024 | 2,928 | $56,437 | $72,839 |
| 29033 | 12,971 | 6,408 | $57,524 | $74,167 |
| 29036 | 26,720 | 10,089 | $116,438 | $143,368 |
| 29006 | 8,987 | 3,655 | $50,797 | $67,172 |
| 29160 | 7,196 | 3,056 | $62,305 | $77,169 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.