Lexington, SC Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Lexington, South Carolina had a population of 23,568 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 11.3% Black, 6.7% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is the 22nd most populous. 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's White Population

16,841 residents of Lexington identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Lexington slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #161 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more White than neighboring Oak Grove (69% White), Seven Oaks (50.6% White), and White Knoll (64.7% White). Lexington is less White than neighboring Red Bank (72.8% White), and Springdale (77% White).

Lexington's Black Population

2,666 residents of Lexington identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lexington less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #349 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less Black than neighboring Red Bank (13.8% Black), Oak Grove (12.2% Black), Seven Oaks (35.6% Black), White Knoll (21.8% Black), and Springdale (13.6% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

1,581 residents of Lexington identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Red Bank (0.7% Asian), Oak Grove (1.9% Asian), Seven Oaks (3% Asian), White Knoll (1.4% Asian), and Springdale (1.6% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

1,403 residents of Lexington identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Seven Oaks (5.4% Hispanic), and Springdale (3.6% Hispanic). Lexington is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Bank (6.3% Hispanic), Oak Grove (11.4% Hispanic), and White Knoll (6.5% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

150 residents of Lexington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Red Bank (0.7% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), Seven Oaks (1.1% Native American/Other), White Knoll (0.9% Native American/Other), and Springdale (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

927 residents of Lexington identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lexington is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (3.5% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Bank (5.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (4.7% Multiracial), Seven Oaks (4.3% Multiracial), and White Knoll (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.