Lexington County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Lexington County, South Carolina is 300,370 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $75,014, the median home value is $217,700, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Lexington County has grown 19.1% since 2010 (263,365 → 313,774), a +1.26% annualized rate.

Lexington County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

300,370

Population

+1.26%

Annual growth

430

People / sq mi

$75,014

Median Income

$217,700

Median Home Value

Lexington County covers 699 sq mi of land at 430.0 people per square mile.

About Lexington County, SC

Lexington County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 300,370. It ranks #6 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Lexington County is $75,014, near the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $217,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,115. The homeownership rate of 76.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lexington County reflects 33.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Lexington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lexington County had a population of 263,365 in 2010 and 313,774 in 2024, a 19.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 313,774 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.

313,774

Population (2024)

263,365

Population (2010)

313,774

Peak (2024)

1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	263,365	-	-	estimate
2011	266,409	+3,044	+1.16%	estimate
2012	269,868	+3,459	+1.30%	estimate
2013	273,363	+3,495	+1.30%	estimate
2014	277,568	+4,205	+1.54%	estimate
2015	281,855	+4,287	+1.54%	estimate
2016	286,521	+4,666	+1.66%	estimate
2017	290,511	+3,990	+1.39%	estimate
2018	294,766	+4,255	+1.46%	estimate
2019	299,421	+4,655	+1.58%	estimate
2020	294,993	-4,428	-1.48%	estimate
2021	300,644	+5,651	+1.92%	estimate
2022	305,147	+4,503	+1.50%	estimate
2023	309,877	+4,730	+1.55%	estimate
2024	313,774	+3,897	+1.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.4%
Black or African American	15.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

16.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

13.1%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

13.0%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

10.2%

75–84

4.7%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,014+$8,196 vs state
Mean household income	$95,320
Per-capita income	$38,807
Poverty rate	8.7%-1.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	61.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Finance & real estate

11.3%

Manufacturing

10.0%

Construction

8.5%

Education & health care

7.7%

Information

7.0%

Public administration

6.1%

Retail trade

5.7%

The largest employment sector in Lexington County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

10.2%

Work from home

26.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$217,700$-19,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,115

Median rent

76.9%

Homeownership rate

130,874

Total housing units

92.3%

Occupied

7.7%

Vacant

23.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.0%

With health insurance

95.0%

With broadband internet

35.1%

Foreign-born

9.4%

Veterans (18+)

13.6%

With a disability

90.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

33.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)Aiken County (171,949)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lexington County, South Carolina has a population of 300,370 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 430 people per square mile.

The population of Lexington County has grown 19.1% since 2010 (263,365 → 313,774), a +1.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lexington County, South Carolina is $75,014, with mean (average) household income of $95,320 and per-capita income of $38,807. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lexington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.4%), Black or African American (15.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lexington County, South Carolina is 39.7 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Lexington County is $217,700 and median monthly rent is $1,115. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 130,874 total housing units, 7.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lexington County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Lexington County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.