Lexington, SC Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Lexington, South Carolina has an estimated population of 24,585, an increase from the 23,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 11.1% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lexington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lexington, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lexington is ranked the 25th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lexington was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lexington's White Population

18,025 residents of Lexington, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lexington is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Lexington ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 71.5% to 73.3%.

Lexington is more White than neighboring Red Bank (72.3% White), Oak Grove (67.4% White), Seven Oaks (57.7% White), White Knoll (58.3% White), and Springdale (61.4% White).

Lexington's Black Population

2,731 residents of Lexington, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lexington is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Lexington ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Lexington is less Black than neighboring Red Bank (18.5% Black), Oak Grove (15.6% Black), Seven Oaks (31.8% Black), White Knoll (27.9% Black), and Springdale (22.9% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

1,477 residents of Lexington, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lexington is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lexington ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 6.7% to 6.0%.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Red Bank (0.4% Asian), Oak Grove (1.5% Asian), Seven Oaks (1.8% Asian), White Knoll (0.8% Asian), and Springdale (3.1% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

1,616 residents of Lexington, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lexington ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.6%.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Red Bank (5.7% Hispanic), Seven Oaks (4.9% Hispanic), and Springdale (5.2% Hispanic). Lexington is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (12.9% Hispanic), and White Knoll (6.7% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Lexington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lexington ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Bank (0.2% Native American/Other). Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seven Oaks (1.7% Native American/Other), White Knoll (2% Native American/Other), and Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

638 residents of Lexington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lexington ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.6%.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (2.2% Multiracial), and Seven Oaks (2.2% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Bank (3% Multiracial), White Knoll (4.3% Multiracial), and Springdale (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.