South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 304,887 (100%) |
| Population Density | 436 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,408 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,667 |
| Median Home Value | $234,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 132,916 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 94,401 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,563 (20.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,952 (8.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 121,964 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 82,536 (67.7%) |
The table below compares Lexington County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 87th |
| Per Capita Income | # 8 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 41 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
