Lexington County, SC
Living in Lexington County
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute50
Public Transit3
Affordability76
Public Safety61
Airports36
Hospitals39
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
290kPopulation+38k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$703Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lexington County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Lexington County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding70
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lexington County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lexington County, SC
Heritage Christian Academy
4 miles, N
Midlands Montessori School
5 miles, N
Covenant Christian Academy
9 miles, NE
Northside Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lexington County, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia
15 miles, NE
Allen University
16 miles, NE
Benedict College
16 miles, NE
Columbia International University
16 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lexington County, SC
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
11 miles, NE
Lexington Medical Center
11 miles, NE
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
14 miles, NE
Prisma Health Baptist
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lexington County, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
9 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
54 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
88 miles, NW
Florence Regional Airport
90 miles, E