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World Population Review
Lexington County, South Carolina Population 2021
Lexington County, South Carolina's estimated population is 307,550 with a growth rate of 1.45% 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 16.78% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.45%
County Website
State
Founded
1785
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
263,357
Growth Since 2010
16.78%
Lexington County, South Carolina Population Growth
| 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 by Race
Lexington County, South Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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Lexington County, South Carolina Population by Age
Lexington County, South Carolina Households and Families
| 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
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Lexington County, South Carolina Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lexington County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lexington County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Lexington County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,162
Average Earnings
$47,612
Average Male
$33,861
Average Female
Lexington County, South Carolina Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lexington County, South Carolina Language by Age
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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 Language
Lexington County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 3,960 | 1,407 | 35.53% |
| 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 Other, with 35.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington County, South Carolina is Asian, with 9.08% 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 Poverty
Lexington County, South Carolina Poverty Rate by Education
Lexington County, South Carolina Marital Status
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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
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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
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Lexington County, South Carolina Marital Status
Lexington County, South Carolina Veterans by War
Lexington County, South Carolina Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Lexington County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lexington County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lexington County, South Carolina Employment by Age
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Lexington County, South Carolina Employment by Race
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Lexington County, South Carolina Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Lexington County, South Carolina Place of Birth
- 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