Lexington, South Carolina
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Lexington, South Carolina, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,585 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $87,126 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.7% | 32.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $297,700 | $259,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,545 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 10.1% | 5.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.7% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 14.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 54.0% | 47.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 73.3% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 11.1% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 6.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 44.2 | 54.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39.0 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 24.1% | 21.4% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 17.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 16.3% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,778 | 2,117,989 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 68.8% | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 37.7% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 14.8% | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 27.4% | 29.2% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 22.7% | 32.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $43,606 | $39,236 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 9.9% | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 10.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 23.1% | 32.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 5.7% | 10.5% | n/a |
Housing in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 10,348 | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 64.4% | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 23.8% | 12.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.5% | 13.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 2,002.0 | 1,992.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.8% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,541 | $1,251 | n/a |
Education in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 18.7% | 28.2% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 25.7% | 29.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.7% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 18.0% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 64.4% | 60.5% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 76.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 20.7% | 25.1% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.6% | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 7.6% | 5.7% | n/a |
Origins and language in Lexington, South Carolina
| Statistic | Lexington | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 47.6% | 52.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 4.2% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 86.9% | 91.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 4.8% | 5.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.6% | 6.2% | 16.7% |