Lexington County's estimated 2026 population is 321,092 with a growth rate of 1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lexington County is the 6th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 263,365 and has seen a growth of 21.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 39 years
There are 234,854 adults, (52,089 of whom are seniors) in Lexington County.
Female: 156,222 (51.2%)
Male: 148,665 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Lexington County includes 71.97% White, 15.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219,424 | 71.97% |
| Black or African American | 46,578 | 15.28% |
| Two or more races | 22,792 | 7.48% |
| Other race | 8,528 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 6,738 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 792 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.01% |
Lexington County's average per capita income is $50,780. Household income levels show a median of $77,408. The poverty rate stands at 11.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,996 | $130,206 |
| Families | $91,965 | $113,460 |
| Households | $77,408 | $97,803 |
| Non Families | $47,172 | $60,704 |
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