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Compare Charleston to Lexington
This post compares Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, South Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Charleston (city) | Lexington (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,204 | 20,653 |
| Income (median) | $47,502 | $51,216 |
| Home Value (median) | $286,200 | $178,300 |
| White | 74% | 79% |
| Black | 21% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| With Kids | 21% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 36 |
| Rentals | 45% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Charleston or Lexington?
A: Charleston has a much larger population count than Lexington: 131204 compared with 20653 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Charleston or in Lexington?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Charleston.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Charleston or Lexington?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Charleston.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Charleston versus 36% for Lexington.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Charleston may include: Greenville, Columbia, and North-Charleston.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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