Lexington, SC Profile
Lexington, SC, population 16,321, is located
in South Carolina's Lexington county,
about 11.6 miles from Columbia and 55.2 miles from Augusta.
Through the 90's Lexington's population has grown by about 198%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Lexington has grown by about 39%. Since 2005 Lexington's population has grown by about 20%.
Lexington's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Lexington tend to be much lower than South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 84% |
| African American | 12% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 10,541 | N/A |
| 2001 | 11,155 | 5.82% |
| 2002 | 11,678 | 4.69% |
| 2003 | 12,322 | 5.51% |
| 2004 | 12,930 | 4.93% |
| 2005 | 13,570 | 4.95% |
| 2006 | 14,101 | 3.91% |
| 2007 | 15,029 | 6.58% |
| 2008 | 15,836 | 5.37% |
| 2009 | 16,321 | 3.06% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $53,865 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 242 |
| 2002 | 329 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 210 |
| 2005 | 227 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 387 |
| 2008 | 293 |
| 2009 | 283 |
| 2010 | 346 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 7 | 26 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 11 | 12 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
| 2006 |
0 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 |
0 | 4 | 4 | 49 |
| 2008 |
0 | 3 | 14 | 29 |
| 2009 |
0 | 5 | 8 | 34 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 49 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,892 |
| 2002 | 3,711 |
| 2003 | 5,269 |
| 2004 | 4,878 |
| 2005 | 4,069 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 3,928 |
| 2008 | 3,516 |
| 2009 | 3,681 |
| 2010 | 3,215 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
38 |
331 |
17 |
| 2002 |
37 |
325 |
10 |
| 2003 |
37 |
491 |
23 |
| 2004 |
39 |
525 |
16 |
| 2005 |
40 |
451 |
29 |
| 2006 |
29 |
439 |
- |
| 2007 |
46 |
518 |
14 |
| 2008 |
53 |
479 |
19 |
| 2009 |
51 |
543 |
18 |
| 2010 |
41 |
488 |
19 |
Location
| Elevation | 392 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.7 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
