Lexington is located in Lexington county South carolina with a geographic area of 11.8 square miles. The total population in Lexington is 21,847 with 49.0% male and 51.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 9.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 25.7% of the population and over age 65 is 13.1% of the population. The median household income is $71,850, per capita income is $33,284. There are a total of 8,121 housing units with 66.1% owner occupied. Education includes 15.4% of residents that are high school graduates and 50.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Lexington in the summer is 77 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.
