Lexington SnackAbility
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Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:
There were 427 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,683.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 118.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,565.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lexington is -20.55% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lexington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 427 | 1,683.8 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 118.3 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 110.4 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 397 | 1,565.5 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 94.6 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 348 | 1,372.3 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 98.6 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lexington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lexington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lexington is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lexington is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lexington is $303,204.
The median income in Lexington is $87,126.
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lexington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lexington | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lexington, SC Weather
The average high in Lexington is 74.3° and the average low is 51.3°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.1 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lexington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lexington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lexington
The current population in Lexington is 24,585. The population has increased 49.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,585 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 24,132 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 23,665 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 23,068 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 21,847 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 21,334 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 21,040 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 20,653 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 20,315 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 19,447 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 19,007 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 18,526 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 17,900 | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 17,081 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 16,410 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
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Lexington is:
73.3% White with 18,025 White residents.
11.1% African American with 2,731 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 1,477 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 89 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 638 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 1,616 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lexington | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.3% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.1% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lexington
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Lexington is 51.6% female with 12,693 female residents.
Lexington is 48.4% male with 11,891 male residents.
| Gender | Lexington | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lexington | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, South Carolina
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3.5% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.2% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lexington | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
