Lexington, South Carolina

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Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC Square.jpg
Motto(s): 
"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; -81.23083Coordinates: 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
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • BodyLexington Town Council
 • MayorSteve MacDougall
Area
 • Total11.98 sq mi (31.04 km2)
 • Land11.84 sq mi (30.66 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
394 ft (120 m)
Population
 • Total17,870
 • Estimate 
(2019)
22,157
 • Rank23rd
 • Density1,871.68/sq mi (722.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29071, 29072, 29073
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-41335[3]
GNIS feature ID1246349[4]
Websitewww.lexsc.com

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 17,870 at the 2010 Census.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Lexington town, South Carolina". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.