Lexington
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, with 23,568 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Grove, 4.1 miles E.
- 23,568residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.7 km²
- 1,864 / sq mipopulation density
- 29072ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is the most populous town in and the county seat of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of the state capital, Columbia. The population was 23,568 at the 2020 Census, and it is the second-most populous municipality in the greater Columbia area. The 2022 estimated population is 24,626. According to the Central Midlands Council of Governments, the greater Lexington area had an estimated population of 111,549 in 2020 and is considered the fastest-growing area in the Midlands.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $87,126
- Median home value
- $297,700
- Median rent
- $1,545/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Lexington had 23,568 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,568 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,864 per sq mi (720 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,568 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.64 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9929° N, 81.2218° W |
| ZIP code | 29072 |
| Official website | lexsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4541335 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Oak Grove4.1 mi E
- Red Bank4.4 mi S
- Seven Oaks5.9 mi NE
- Springdale6.7 mi E
- West Columbia7.0 mi E
- White Knoll7.1 mi S
- South Congaree7.5 mi SE
- Irmo7.7 mi N
- St. Andrews7.8 mi NE
- Edmund9.1 mi S
- Lake Murray of Richland9.4 mi N
- Pine Ridge9.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lexington, SC?
23,568 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, SC?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 29072.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Oak Grove (4.1 mi), Red Bank (4.4 mi), Seven Oaks (5.9 mi), Springdale (6.7 mi), West Columbia (7.0 mi).
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