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