Lexington, South Carolina

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
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountyLexington County
Named forBattles of Lexington and Concord[lower-alpha 1]
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

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

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lexington, South Carolina
  3. "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.
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