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Lexington County, South Carolina, has 293,991 residents and covers 699 square miles. The population grew 12% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Lexington County is 45063.
Lexington is the county's largest population center. Lexington County also includes 13 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Lexington County Trends
- Population
- 293,991▴
- Median Home Value
- $217,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 58,027▾
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Lexington County Maps
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Lexington County Population
Lexington County had 293,991 residents in 2020. That was 12% higher than in 2010. Lexington County added 77,977 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 421 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lexington, Lexington and Columbia.
Population Trend in Lexington County SC
Lexington County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lexington County Zip Codes
Lexington County has 13 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lexington (29072), Lexington (29073) and Columbia (29212). Lexington is the largest zip by population, with about 65,060 residents or 22% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 49% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lexington County SC
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29072 | Lexington | 65,060 | ▴ 31.3% |
| 29073 | Lexington | 48,653 | ▴ 19.3% |
| 29212 | Columbia | 29,739 | ▴ 3.3% |
| 29036 | Chapin | 27,047 | ▴ 41.3% |
| 29169 | West Columbia | 22,768 | ▾ -0.3% |
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Lexington County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lexington County Demographics
Lexington County has a median age of 39.7, which makes the county a little younger than South Carolina overall. About 23.1% of residents are under 18, while 16.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 33.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Lexington County SC
Median Age
39.7
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
33.1%
Lexington County School Districts
Lexington County is served by 5 public school districts with 58,027 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lexington 1, Lexington 5 and Lexington 2. Those three districts account for about 91% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lexington County SC
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington School District 1 | 27,074 | 46.7% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Lexington School District 5 | 17,053 | 29.4% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Lexington School District 2 | 8,465 | 14.6% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Lexington School District 4 | 3,474 | 6% | ▾ 0% |
| Lexington School District 3 | 1,961 | 3.4% | ▾ -1.5% |
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Lexington County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lexington County Housing & Real Estate
Lexington County has a median home value of $217,700 and a median gross rent of $1,115. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Carolina median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $320,799 and homes spent about 43 days on the market.
Lexington County Housing Mix
Lexington County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lexington County Housing Trends
Lexington County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lexington County, SC
Lexington County has 12,599 business listings across 905 categories. The largest categories in Lexington County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (355, 2.8%), Real Estate Agents (298, 2.4%), and Gas Stations (227, 1.8%). The full Lexington County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lexington County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lexington County, SC
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 355 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 298 | 2.4% |
| Gas Stations | 227 | 1.8% |
| Insurance Agencies | 209 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 182 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 172 | 1.4% |
| ATMs | 160 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 158 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 143 | 1.1% |
| Fast Food | 142 | 1.1% |
Lexington County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Printing & Promotions | 3D Printing Service | Lexington |
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | West Columbia |
| The Legends at Lake Murray | Accommodation | Columbia |
| Burkett Burkett & Burkett CPAs PA | Accountant | West Columbia |
| SC Baseball Academy | Active Life | Lexington |
| Anew Healing LLC | Acupuncture | Cayce |
| Bethany Christian Services | Adoption Services | West Columbia |
| Lion's Den | Adult Entertainment | Batesburg-Leesville |
| Covenant Media of South Carolina | Advertising Agency | Irmo |
| I-20 Farm Supply | Agricultural Service | Batesburg-Leesville |
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Lexington County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lexington County Basemaps
Lexington County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
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Nearby Counties
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