Lexington County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lexington County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45063
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 698.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 58.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 757.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.892309
- Longitude
- -81.272974
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 293,673
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 224,808
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 276,484 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 17,190 | 5.9% |
| White | 216,487 | 73.7% |
| Black | 46,023 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 4,634 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 296 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,165 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 215,989 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,820 | 3.9% |
| White | 173,362 | 77.1% |
| Black | 35,973 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 4,106 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,045 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 729 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 304,887
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,862
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 33,562
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 219,424 | 72.0% |
| Black | 46,578 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6,738 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 190,569
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 65,996 | 34.6% |
| Republican | 104,220 | 54.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,353 | 10.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 87,620 | 46.0% |
| Female | 102,943 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 137,769 | 72.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,657 | 3.5% |
| Black | 29,436 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 2,099 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 99,178
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 77,986 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,240 | 33.6% |
| Black | 10,803 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 643 | 30.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 45,498 | 51.9% |
| Female | 53,678 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 47,415 (22.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 72,134 (33.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 132,916
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $248,608
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,201
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 11.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.