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Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 11 miles W of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 89 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Columbia metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 9,793.
In Lexington, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Lexington.
In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $65,694. The typical family in Lexington is better off than most in South Carolina. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lexington. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Lexington, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $41,840. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Lexington, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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