South Carolina

Lexington

293,991
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Lexington

Lexington, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 6,641. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 293,991.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them SC Scovelites vs Regulators Battle 1769, Battle of Alamance (SC Scovelites vs Regulators), Snow Campaign, and 63 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020293,991
2010262,391
2000216,014
1990167,611
1980140,353
197089,012
196060,726
195044,279
194035,994
193036,494
192035,676
191032,040
190027,264
189022,181
188018,564
187012,988
186015,579
185012,930
184012,111
18309,065
18208,083
18106,641
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lexington

Military engagements that took place in Lexington, South Carolina.

SC Scovelites vs Regulators Battle 1769
1769
Battle of Alamance (SC Scovelites vs Regulators)
1769
Snow Campaign
1775
Battle of Prince's Fort Mar 1780
1780
Battle of Fort Granby May 15 1781
1781
Battle of Fort Granby
1781
Battle of Fort Granby (SC)
1781
Skirmish at Holman's Bridge — February 1865
1865
Confederate Defense of Saluda Factory — February 1865
1865
Battle of Congaree Creek — Columbia Approaches
1865
Action at Fishburn's Plantation — Near Columbia February 1865
1865
Action at Broad River Pontoon Crossing — February 1865
1865
Crossing of the Congaree River — Columbia
1865
Skirmish at Lexington Court House — February 15 1865
1865
Skirmish at Lexington Court House SC
1865
Action at Congaree River Bridge — Sherman's Approach
1865
Action at Lexington SC — February 1865
1865
Crossing of the Broad River — Sherman's Right Wing
1865

Historic places in Lexington

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lexington, South Carolina.

Hartley House
Batesburg
Berly, William, House
Lexington
Corley, C. E., House
Lexington
Hendrix, Henry Franklin, House
Leesville
Guignard Brick Works
Cayce
Old Batesburg-Leesville High School
Lexington
Southern Railway Depot
Batesburg
Hazelius, Ernest L., House
Lexington
Saluda Factory Historic District
West Columbia
Bouknight, Simon, House
Batesburg
Bank of Western Carolina
Lexington
New Brookland Historic District
West Columbia
Harman, James, Building
Lexington
Cartledge House
Batesburg
Lexington County Courthouse
Lexington
Meetze, Maj. Henry A., House
Lexington
Wessinger, Vastine, House
Lexington
Mount Hebron Temperance Hall
West Columbia
Fox House
Lexington
Boozer, Lemuel, House
Lexington
Stewart, James, House
Lexington
Rauch, Charlton, House
Lexington
Robinson-Hiller House
Chapin
Gervais Street Bridge
West Columbia
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Frequently asked about Lexington

When does Lexington first appear in the US census?
Lexington, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 6,641.
What is the population of Lexington?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lexington had a recorded population of 293,991.
Were any battles fought in Lexington?
18 documented military engagements took place in Lexington, including SC Scovelites vs Regulators Battle 1769, Battle of Alamance (SC Scovelites vs Regulators), Snow Campaign.
How many historic places are in Lexington?
63 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lexington, South Carolina.
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