The population of Lexington, SC was estimated to be 25,000 in 2022. The median age of the Lexington population is 36.3.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lexington, SC is about 13% lower than the national average. The median household income in Lexington is $71,850.
Lexington, SC Education
High School Graduate: 22%
Some College: 21%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 48%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 35%
High School Graduate: 63%
Some College: 74%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 88%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 0%
High School Graduate: 2%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Lexington, SC. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Lexington Job Market
Lexington, South Carolina is a suburb of the state capital Columbia and is home to 22,000. Top industries in Lexington include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Lexington is growing slowly and the top employers in the town are the school district and Lexington county. People like working in Lexington because of its small town feel and safe neighborhoods while still being close to the bigger city of Columbia. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Lexington than in the rest of the US.