Lexington County, SC

County

Cities in Lexington County

Neighborhoods in Lexington County

Lake Point / Dutchman Shores

Gardendale / Grenadier

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lexington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.0%

Households with Children

32.4%

School Enrollment K-12

35,599

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.0%
High School / GED: 26.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.9%
Single Parents: 10.5%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 15.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 48.3%
Puerto Rican: 11.6%
Cuban: 4.5%
Dominican: 1.1%
Central American: 19.1%
South American: 8.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.3%
Caribbean: 0.8%
Other Black: 45.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.5%
Spanish: 5.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources