The Town FilesLexington County, South Carolina
304,887 people. The median home is worth $234,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $77,408.
Towns in Lexington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 23,568 | $297,700 | $87,126 | 39.0 |
| West Columbia | 17,416 | $201,700 | $56,912 | 38.6 |
| Seven Oaks | 14,652 | $208,400 | $62,955 | 40.9 |
| Cayce | 13,781 | $166,800 | $62,045 | 37.7 |
| Oak Grove | 12,899 | $210,300 | $74,554 | 37.0 |
| Red Bank | 10,924 | $189,000 | $68,004 | 36.9 |
| White Knoll | 7,858 | $249,400 | $80,246 | 32.2 |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 5,270 | $135,100 | $49,646 | 40.4 |
| Springdale | 2,744 | $221,700 | $77,722 | 36.7 |
People and housing
| Lexington County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,178 | $937 |
| Median household income | $77,408 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
132,596 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,005 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,175 storm events in Lexington County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lexington County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).