Population 107,055 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lexington
Household size in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lexington average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Columbia area overall, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in Lexington is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Lexington than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lexington
Renters in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.2% of households in Lexington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lexington than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Lexington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $861 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $986 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,102 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,327 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$466 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lexington costs $1,327 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $466 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lexington
Bachelor's degrees in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Lexington than nationally: 41.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lexington is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Lexington has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lexington runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lexington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 2.68 | 39.5 | 10.5% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 2001 | $1,327 | 41.9% | 94.2% | 3.6% |
| Red Bank | 2.63 | 38.4 | 13.7% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,261 | 20.5% | 91.5% | 5.6% |
| West Columbia | 2.28 | 39.8 | 10.6% | 32.6% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,138 | 34.3% | 90.0% | 4.2% |
| South Congaree | 2.27 | 39.1 | 16.4% | 25.2% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,021 | 19.2% | 86.5% | 4.2% |
| Springdale | 2.65 | 35.8 | 13.3% | 32.0% | 11.3% | 1972 | $1,135 | 24.8% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Gilbert | 2.60 | 44.7 | 9.6% | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1998 | $906 | 26.8% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| Seven Oaks | 2.35 | 41.8 | 14.3% | 38.1% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,296 | 36.9% | 94.9% | 5.5% |
| Pine Ridge | 2.41 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 23.0% | 8.8% | 1988 | $1,270 | 24.3% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| St. Andrews | 1.99 | 33.1 | 15.4% | 71.5% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,148 | 28.1% | 91.7% | 7.9% |
| Cayce | 2.13 | 41.4 | 12.4% | 37.3% | 8.0% | 1978 | $1,259 | 34.3% | 92.9% | 4.8% |
| Summit | 2.56 | 42.0 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 1995 | $963 | 10.7% | 91.8% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lexington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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