Lexington County, SC

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2021 Population

291,723

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.256% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

0.929% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,623

4.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,900

4.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

142,059

0.755% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lexington County, SC had a population of 292k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $65,623. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lexington County, SC declined from 295,033 to 291,723, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,740 to $65,623, a 4.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lexington County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), White (Hispanic) (2.72%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%).

None of the households in Lexington County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Lexington County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lexington County, SC are Midlands Technical College (1,802 degrees awarded in 2021), Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia (467863) (91 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia (43 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lexington County, SC was $170,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Lexington County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Lexington County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Lexington County, SC borders Aiken County, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC, Richland County, SC, and Saluda County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Lexington County, SC is home to a population of 292k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.31% of Lexington County, SC residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (214k people) in Lexington County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Lexington County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lexington County, SC was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lexington County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lexington County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
214k ± 510
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.3k ± 791
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.56k ± 1.02k

6.31%

Hispanic Population

18.4k people

6.31% of the people in Lexington County, SC are hispanic (18.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lexington County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

5.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2021, 5.31% of Lexington County, SC residents (15.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lexington County, SC was 5.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lexington County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,596 ± 504
Gulf War (2001-)
5,642 ± 669
Gulf War (1990s)
3,730 ± 471

Lexington County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lexington County, SC employs 142k people. The largest industries in Lexington County, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,504 people), Retail Trade (15,582 people), and Manufacturing (14,252 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,813), and Finance & Insurance ($57,366).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

142k

2021 Value

± 2,909

−0.755%

1 Year decline

± 2.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lexington County, SC declined at a rate of −0.755%, from 143k employees to 142k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lexington County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,076 people), Management Occupations (16,190 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,553 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lexington County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

142k

2021 Value

± 2,909

−0.755%

1 Year decline

± 2.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lexington County, SC declined at a rate of −0.755%, from 143k employees to 142k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lexington County, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,504 people), Retail Trade (15,582 people), and Manufacturing (14,252 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lexington County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lexington County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,578

Median earning men ± $1,315

$34,841

Median earning women ± $832

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,402), Public Administration ($58,598), and Manufacturing ($58,282).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,241), Information ($45,764), and Manufacturing ($42,922).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,038
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,846
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,455
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.91M
Manufacturing
$912k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$832k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lexington County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lexington County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lexington County, SC awarded 1,936 degrees. The student population of Lexington County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,221 male students and 5,787 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lexington County, SC are White (1,028 and 53.1%), followed by Black or African American (579 and 29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (132 and 6.82%), and Two or More Races (71 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Lexington County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Midlands Technical College (1,802 and 93.1%), Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia (467863) (91 and 4.7%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia (43 and 2.22%).

The most popular majors in Lexington County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (545 and 28.2%), Pre-Nursing Studies (218 and 11.3%), and Registered Nursing (143 and 7.39%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,008 students enrolled in Lexington County, SC, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,018 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
422 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
143 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lexington County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 422 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lexington County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Midlands Technical College
1,802 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia (467863)
91 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midlands Technical College with 1,802 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lexington County, SC, which is 0.478 times less than the 1,310 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,028 degrees mean that there were 1.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 579 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($276) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,660) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lexington County, SC was $170,900 in 2021, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,200 to $170,900, a 4.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Lexington County, SC is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lexington County, SC have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lexington County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lexington County, SC is $65,623. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lexington County, SC was Census Tract 212.05 with a value of $130,962, followed by Census Tract 210.32 and Census Tract 210.25, with respective values of $110,319 and $107,820.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lexington County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.524%.

Housing

Property

$170,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,292

$87,642

Median Property Taxes

±$2,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lexington County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.6% of the housing units in Lexington County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lexington County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 212.05
Census Tract 210.32
Census Tract 210.25

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lexington County, SC was Census Tract 212.05 with a value of $130,962, followed by Census Tract 210.32 and Census Tract 210.25, with respective values of $110,319 and $107,820.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lexington County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,623

Median Household Income

± $1,164

116k

Number of Households

± 2,616

In 2021, the median household income of the 116k households in Lexington County, SC grew to $65,623 from the previous year's value of $62,740.

The following chart displays the households in Lexington County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lexington County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (8.68%)
Worked At Home (7.2%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in Lexington County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (7.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lexington County, SC have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Lexington County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lexington County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lexington County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lexington County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lexington County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.524%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lexington County, SC (34.3k out of 289k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lexington County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lexington County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 346 in Lexington County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 37.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Lexington County, SC has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lexington County, SC see 1598 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.96% decrease from the previous year (1630 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2140 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,598 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lexington County, SC

Primary care physicians in Lexington County, SC see an average of 1,598 patients per year. This represents a 1.96% decrease from the previous year (1,630 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lexington County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.64%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.62%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lexington County, SC declined by 0.723% from 9.71% to 9.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lexington County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.6 in Lexington County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lexington County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Lexington County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lexington County, SC.

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