Lexington, South Carolina
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Not to be confused with the Kentucky soccer team Lexington SC.
Lexington is the most populous 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,[6] and it is the second-most populous municipality in the greater Columbia area. The 2022 estimated population is 24,626.[7] According to the Central Midlands Council of Governments, the greater Lexington area[lower-alpha 2] had an estimated population of 111,549 in 2020 and is considered the fastest-growing area in the Midlands.[8] Lexington's town limits are bordered to the east by the city of West Columbia.[9][10]
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Lexington, South Carolina | |
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Motto: "Town of Progress" | |
Coordinates: 33°58′52″N 81°13′51″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Lexington County |
Named for | Battles of Lexington and Concord[lower-alpha 1] |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Body | Lexington Town Council |
• Mayor | Hazel Livingston |
Area | |
• Total | 12.12 sq mi (31.38 km2) |
• Land | 11.97 sq mi (31.00 km2) |
• Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 23,568 |
• Rank | 22nd |
• Density | 1,968.92/sq mi (760.19/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 29071, 29072, 29073 |
Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
FIPS code | 45-41335[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 1246349[2] |
Website | www |
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