Lexington County, South Carolina Population 2022
Lexington County, South Carolina's estimated population is 311,950 with a growth rate of 1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lexington County, South Carolina is the 7th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 263,357 and has seen a growth of 18.45% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 311,950 | 4,400 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 307,550 | 4,400 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 303,150 | 4,400 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 298,750 | 4,400 | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 294,350 | 4,012 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 290,338 | 4,061 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 286,277 | 4,602 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 281,675 | 4,252 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 277,423 | 4,175 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 273,248 | 3,461 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 269,787 | 3,425 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 266,362 | 3,005 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 263,357 | 95,746 | 57.12% |
| 1990 | 167,611 | 27,258 | 19.42% |
| 1980 | 140,353 | 51,341 | 57.68% |
| 1970 | 89,012 | 28,286 | 46.58% |
| 1960 | 60,726 | 16,447 | 37.14% |
| 1950 | 44,279 | 8,285 | 23.02% |
| 1940 | 35,994 | -500 | -1.37% |
| 1930 | 36,494 | 818 | 2.29% |
| 1920 | 35,676 | 3,636 | 11.35% |
| 1910 | 32,040 | 4,776 | 17.52% |
| 1900 | 27,264 | 5,083 | 22.92% |
| 1890 | 22,181 | 3,617 | 19.48% |
| 1880 | 18,564 | 5,576 | 42.93% |
| 1870 | 12,988 | -2,591 | -16.63% |
| 1860 | 15,579 | 2,649 | 20.49% |
| 1850 | 12,930 | 819 | 6.76% |
| 1840 | 12,111 | 3,046 | 33.60% |
| 1830 | 9,065 | 982 | 12.15% |
| 1820 | 8,083 | 1,442 | 21.71% |
| 1810 | 6,641 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229,664 | 79.12% |
| Black or African American | 43,041 | 14.83% |
| Two or More Races | 7,075 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 5,427 | 1.87% |
| Some Other Race | 3,976 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 884 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 211 | 0.07% |
Lexington County, South Carolina Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 113,104 | 2.54 | 74.2 |
| Married | 56,727 | 3.11 | 87.5 |
| Non Family | 36,356 | 1.26 | 61.3 |
| Female | 14,854 | 3.24 | 57.2 |
| Male | 5,167 | 3.17 | 68 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,995 | 3.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,803 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 56,402 | 28.16% |
| Some College | 43,083 | 21.51% |
| Associates Degree | 19,164 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39,135 | 19.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,687 | 10.83% |
Lexington County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 157,235 | 144,332 | 51,064 |
| Black | 27,274 | 23,972 | 5,601 |
| Hispanic | 9,133 | 5,256 | 1,399 |
| Asian | 3,842 | 3,479 | 2,225 |
| 2+ Races | 2,439 | 2,195 | 578 |
| Other Race | 2,078 | 1,181 | 302 |
| Native American | 685 | 498 | 52 |
| Islander | 101 | 101 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.91%.
$40,162
Average Earnings
$47,612
Average Male
$33,861
Average Female
Lexington County, South Carolina Language by Age
Lexington County, South Carolina Language
92.94% of Lexington County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
Lexington County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 215,098 | 20,665 | 9.61% |
| Black | 41,890 | 8,542 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 17,276 | 4,921 | 28.48% |
| Other | 1,407 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 6,910 | 1,311 | 18.97% |
| Asian | 5,395 | 490 | 9.08% |
| Native | 884 | 128 | 14.48% |
12.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.38%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lexington County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 28.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.66%.
Lexington County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lexington County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Lexington County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lexington County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,459 | 10.25% |
| Black | 2,964 | 9.47% |
| Hispanic | 443 | 4.10% |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 7.98% |
| Native American | 110 | 14.03% |
| Asian | 93 | 2.27% |
| Other Race | 66 | 2.79% |
| Islander | 50 | 40.00% |
Lexington County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.83%
Born in Lexington County, South Carolina
95.00%
Native Born
5.00%
Foreign Born
3.06%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.00% of Lexington County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 59.83% having been born in South Carolina. 3.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990