Time Zone: Lexington County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Lexington is the Seat for Lexington County.
Lexington County was founded in 1804 and was created by taking area from OrangeburgCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lexington had a population of 255,607 people. This is an increase of 18.33% since the last Census (which gave a population of 216,014 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lexington represented 5.38% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 5th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 262,391 | +21.47% | +2.65% since 2009 |
2009 | 255,607 | +18.33% | +2.35% since 2008 |
2008 | 249,744 | +15.61% | +2.37% since 2007 |
2007 | 243,973 | +12.94% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 216,014 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lexington County Census Page for Lexington County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lexington County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lexington County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Columbia | 129,333 | 116,278 | 11.23% increase |
Lexington | 16,321 | 9,793 | 66.7% increase |
West Columbia | 14,061 | 13,064 | 7.63% increase |
Cayce | 13,062 | 12,150 | 7.51% increase |
Irmo | 11,942 | 11,039 | 8.18% increase |
Websites for Lexington County
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