Lexington, South Carolina

town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Lexington is the largest town in and the county seat of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States.[5] It is a suburb of the state capital, Columbia. The population was 23,568 at the 2020 Census.[3]

Lexington, South Carolina
Motto: 
"Town of Progress"
Lexington is located in South Carolina
Lexington
Lexington
Location in South Carolina
Lexington is located in the United States
Lexington
Lexington
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°58′52″N 81°13′51″W / 33.98111°N 81.23083°W / 33.98111; -81.23083
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountyLexington County
Named forBattles of Lexington and Concord[a]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total12.12 sq mi (31.38 km2)
 • Land11.97 sq mi (31.00 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population
 • Total23,568
 • Rank22nd
 • Density1,968.92/sq mi (760.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29071, 29072, 29073
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-41335[4]
GNIS feature ID1246349[2]
Websitewww.lexsc.com

Notes change

  1. The town of Lexington is named after Lexington County, which derives its name from the battles of Lexington and Concord.

References change

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lexington, South Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Lexington town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 17, 2024.