Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Lexington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 262,391 and a population density of 134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 303,946 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lexington. The county was created 222 years ago in 1803.
County Snapshot
Lexington County at a glance
Lexington County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
LexingtonPopulation 22,716
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lexington County
| Population | 303,946 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Lexington |
| Area | 1963 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9023,-81.2722 |
| Named for | Battles of Lexington and Concord |
| Altitude | 492 feet / 150 meters |
| Capital | Lexington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1804 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:07:44 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lexington County is located at 33°54'8"N 81°16'20"W (33.9023300, -81.2721900). It has 6 neighbors: Aiken County, Calhoun County, Newberry County, Orangeburg County, Richland County and Saluda County.
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The largest city of Lexington County is Lexington with a population of 22,716. Other cities include, West Columbia population 18,109, Seven Oaks population 15,144, Cayce population 13,994 and Irmo population 12,734. See all Lexington County cities & populated places.
Lexington County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lexington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 22,716 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| West Columbia | 18,109 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seven Oaks | 15,144 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Cayce | 13,994 | City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States |
| Irmo | 12,734 | Town |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 5,402 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Batesburg | 4,380 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Springdale | 2,636 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| South Congaree | 2,485 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pineridge | 2,064 | Town in South Carolina |
| Gaston | 1,712 | Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Chapin | 1,664 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA |
| Swansea | 986 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pelion | 711 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Gilbert | 657 | Town in South Carolina |
| Summit | 486 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lexington County
Official Website- Lexington
Demographics
The population of Lexington County increased by 13.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 262,391 | - | census |
| 2011 | 266,362 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 269,787 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 273,248 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 277,423 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 281,675 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 286,277 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 290,338 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 294,350 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 298,750 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 303,946 | 1.71% | estimation process |
People born in Lexington County (5)
People born in Lexington County, including South Carolina Congressman Asbury Francis Lever, politician Manuel S. Corley, Leila Backman Shull, .
More notable people
- Phil P. Leventis (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1945
- Whitey Rawl (American-football player (1904-1980)) he was born in 09/12/1904
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Pickens County | 127,983 | County in South Carolina, United States |