Lexington, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lexington

Neighborhood

Lexington, SC

Coventry Woods / Heritage Hills

The Reserve at Midway

Lakewood / Village Green Estates

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

Demographics of Lexington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

50.7%

Households with Children

37.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,247

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

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: 5.0%
High School / GED: 18.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 50.7%

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: 28.8%
Single Parents: 9.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.4%
Living Alone: 30.9%

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: 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 11.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 14.6%
South Asian: 71.4%
Southeast Asian: 14.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 17.9%
Puerto Rican: 9.7%
Cuban: 3.8%
Dominican: 3.2%
Central American: 6.7%
South American: 46.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%

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: 46.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 53.0%

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: 68.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 31.1%

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: 47.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

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: 86.9%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 5.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

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