County profile · South Carolina
Lexington County, SC market data
How Lexington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 317,588
- +7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 121,964
- Median household income
- $77,408
- +26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $234,500
- Jobs located here
- 142,688
- Highest market score
- 80
- Laundromats, #66 of 785 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lexington County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lexington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Lexington County has an estimated 317,588 people and 121,964 households. Population estimates show Lexington County grew 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lexington County is $77,408, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lexington County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Of the business types scored in Lexington County, laundromats (80), coffee shops and cafes (79) and bakeries and dessert shops (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For laundromats, that ranks #66 of 785 scored counties.
Lexington County is part of the Columbia metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lexington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lexington County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundromats | 80 | #66 of 785 | 12 | 1.0 | $19.1M | 153 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #123 of 2,063 | 88 | 7.2 | $5.3M | 142 | 40 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #134 of 1,889 | 85 | 7.0 | $5.4M | 131 | 40 |
| Home inspectors | 70 | #57 of 415 | 5 | 0.4 | Index only | 141 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #320 of 1,611 | 56 | 4.6 | $976K | 97 | 59 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #348 of 1,485 | 45 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 90 | 34 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 66 | #289 of 1,302 | 41 | 3.4 | $3.3M | 106 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #329 of 1,461 | 46 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 94 | 29 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #436 of 2,200 | 130 | 10.7 | $844K | 96 | 75 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #347 of 1,356 | 61 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 96 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #543 of 2,070 | 73 | 6.0 | $10.1M | 109 | 56 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #289 of 1,177 | 48 | 3.9 | $7.3M | 87 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #418 of 1,472 | 27 | 2.2 | $607K | 89 | 14 |
| Pizza | 63 | #544 of 2,090 | 83 | 6.8 | $5.6M | 110 | 264 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #449 of 1,451 | 55 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 86 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 59 | #834 of 2,402 | 241 | 19.8 | $3.1M | 91 | 106 |
| Electricians | 58 | #411 of 1,160 | 38 | 3.1 | $9.3M | 77 | 82 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #834 of 2,261 | 122 | 10.0 | $6.1M | 77 | 50 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #844 of 2,405 | 1,162 | 95.3 | $398K | 107 | 557 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #849 of 2,358 | 212 | 17.4 | $1.8M | 75 | 167 |
| Property management | 56 | #353 of 910 | 39 | 3.2 | Index only | 85 | 43 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #565 of 1,493 | 96 | 7.9 | $1.9M | 64 | 112 |
| Pet stores | 55 | #403 of 974 | 30 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 81 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #688 of 1,656 | 74 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 103 | 162 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #961 of 2,405 | 648 | 53.1 | $713K | 107 | 246 |
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #994 of 2,272 | 237 | 19.4 | $1.4M | 109 | 167 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 52 | #243 of 479 | 14 | 1.1 | $8.5M | 62 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #355 of 777 | 22 | 1.8 | $4M | 99 | 41 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #428 of 847 | 38 | 3.1 | $4.7M | 74 | 79 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 50 | #661 of 1,327 | 43 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 89 | 41 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #716 of 1,328 | 87 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 76 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,052 of 2,087 | 173 | 14.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 118 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,098 of 2,057 | 205 | 16.8 | $1.7M | 71 | 226 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #806 of 1,422 | 73 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 78 | 44 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #838 of 1,490 | 66 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 86 | 45 |
| Tire shops | 47 | #864 of 1,530 | 70 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 68 | 26 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #1,243 of 2,210 | 250 | 20.5 | $917K | 104 | 143 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,340 of 2,401 | 498 | 40.8 | $238K | 89 | 210 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,342 of 2,378 | 297 | 24.4 | $399K | 90 | 153 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #1,014 of 1,707 | 119 | 9.8 | $3M | 62 | 123 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,323 of 2,222 | 211 | 17.3 | $2.2M | 72 | 264 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #1,109 of 1,771 | 174 | 14.3 | $1M | 62 | 223 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 43 | #873 of 1,334 | 64 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 68 | 30 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,157 of 1,769 | 151 | 12.4 | $728K | 83 | 29 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,173 of 1,792 | 101 | 8.3 | $875K | 67 | 41 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #1,525 of 2,339 | 307 | 25.2 | $358K | 83 | 79 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,538 of 2,394 | 846 | 69.4 | $161K | 106 | 407 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #595 of 887 | 64 | 5.2 | Index only | 74 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,549 of 2,176 | 454 | 37.2 | Index only | 75 | 138 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 40 | #231 of 325 | 9 | 0.7 | $15.1M | 62 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,498 of 2,088 | 187 | 15.3 | $473K | 71 | 71 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,704 of 2,229 | 562 | 46.1 | Index only | 76 | 261 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,791 of 2,385 | 616 | 50.5 | $178K | 84 | 133 |
| Pest control | 36 | #545 of 699 | 40 | 3.3 | $4.5M | 44 | 32 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,525 of 1,886 | 167 | 13.7 | $815K | 83 | 129 |
| Dry cleaners | 32 | #425 of 507 | 22 | 1.8 | $10.4M | 66 | 22 |
Household spending in Lexington County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $118.5M | $972 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $380.4M | $3,119 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $462.1M | $3,788 | 93 |
| Groceries | $739.2M | $6,061 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $109.9M | $901 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $54.7M | $448 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $88.4M | $725 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $136.1M | $1,116 | 87 |
| Pets | $109.8M | $900 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $229.2M | $1,879 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $325.1M | $2,665 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $352.3M | $2,889 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $180.3M | $1,479 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.9B | $15,169 | 91 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lexington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 317,588+7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 121,964
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 699 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 436
- Median household income
- $77,408+26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,803
- Median home value
- $234,500
- Jobs located here
- 142,688
- Daytime population
- 310,908Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Lexington County?
These figures cover the whole county. A site report draws rings around one address and counts what’s inside them: households, spending, jobs, and the competitors on map listings by name and distance, for any of the 56 business types.
Or open the report at the center of Lexington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Nearest counties in South Carolina 8
- Richland County, SC422,117 people
- Saluda County, SC19,131 people
- Newberry County, SC38,435 people
- Fairfield County, SC20,550 people
- Calhoun County, SC14,182 people
- Kershaw County, SC68,314 people
- Orangeburg County, SC83,253 people
- Aiken County, SC174,160 people
Questions
How fast is Lexington County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Lexington County at 317,588 people in 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 121,964 households. Median household income rose 26.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lexington County, SC spend?
Households in Lexington County spend about $1.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $739.2M on groceries and $462.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lexington County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lexington County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lexington County are for laundromats (80), coffee shops and cafes (79) and bakeries and dessert shops (77). Lexington County ranks #66 of 785 scored counties for laundromats.
How does Lexington County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lexington County is $77,408 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $234,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lexington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Lexington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Lexington County. It maps the competitors on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
All markets in South Carolina · Every U.S. market · How we measure
Screening a site or an acquisition in Lexington County?
A site report maps the competitors on map listings near an address and sizes the households and spending around it.
The button opens the report at the center of Lexington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are estimates for research only. Not investment or real estate advice.