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Lexington, SC


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Lexington, South Carolina

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.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Lexington.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Lexington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lexington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lexington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lexington Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lexington People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lexington College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lexington Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lexington, SC

Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes71
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime24

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