Lexington County, SC

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2019 Population

298,750

1.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.5%

0.904% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$61,631

2.46% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$168,700

4.98% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

146,104

3.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Lexington County, SC had a population of 299k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $61,631. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lexington County, SC grew from 295,032 to 298,750, a 1.26% increase and its median household income grew from $60,154 to $61,631, a 2.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lexington County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%). 0% of the households in Lexington County, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.9% of the residents in Lexington County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lexington County, SC are Midlands Technical College (2,141 degrees awarded in 2020) and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia (47 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lexington County, SC was $168,700, and the homeownership rate was 74%. Most people in Lexington County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lexington County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Lexington County, SC borders Aiken County, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC, Richland County, SC, and Saluda County, SC.

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Diversity

Lexington County, SC is home to a population of 299k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.86% of Lexington County, SC residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2018, there were 5.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (219k people) in Lexington County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lexington County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
219k ± 452
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.6k ± 1.41k
White (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1.88k

6.25%

Hispanic Population

18.4k people

6.25% of the people in Lexington County, SC are hispanic (18.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lexington County, SC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

4.91%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2019, 4.86% of Lexington County, SC residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lexington County, SC was 4.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lexington County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lexington County, SC was 39.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Lexington County, SC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Lexington County, SC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,323 ± 6,043 people
Honduras
21,432 ± 3,587 people
India
16,010 ± 3,102 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 61,323 South Carolina residents, followed by Honduras with 21,432 and India with 16,010.

Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

97.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.9% of Lexington County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lexington County, SC was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lexington County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,604 ± 1,062
Gulf War (2001-)
5,622 ± 1,301
Gulf War (1990s)
4,549 ± 1,147

Lexington County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lexington County, SC is $61,631. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lexington County, SC was Census Tract 210.25 with a value of $103,542, followed by Census Tract 210.14 and Census Tract 210.24, with respective values of $103,433 and $100,647.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,965. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lexington County, SC employs 146k people. The largest industries in Lexington County, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,342 people), Retail Trade (16,967 people), and Manufacturing (12,860 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($80,181), Utilities ($70,561), and Finance & Insurance ($62,445).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,631

2019 value

± $2,469

2.46%

1 Year Growth

± 6.19%

Households in Lexington County, SC have a median annual income of $61,631, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,154 in 2018, which represents a 2.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lexington County, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

$62,069

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,506

$44,965

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,052

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$65,179 ± $9,434
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$59,283 ± $12,739
White
$52,982 ± $1,123

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lexington County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 210.25
Census Tract 210.14
Census Tract 210.24

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lexington County, SC was Census Tract 210.25 with a value of $103,542, followed by Census Tract 210.14 and Census Tract 210.24, with respective values of $103,433 and $100,647.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lexington County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lexington County, SC (35.9k out of 287k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
24,056 ± 1,094
Black
8,542 ± 644
Hispanic
4,921 ± 517

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lexington County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

146k

2019 Value

± 6,256

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lexington County, SC grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 141k employees to 146k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lexington County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,300 people), Management Occupations (17,661 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,074 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lexington County, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lexington County, SC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,300 people), Management Occupations (17,661 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,074 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lexington County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (1.43 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.24 times), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lexington County, SC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($77,059), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,950), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,504).

Industries

Employment by Industries

146k

2019 Value

± 6,256

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lexington County, SC grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 141k employees to 146k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lexington County, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,342 people), Retail Trade (16,967 people), and Manufacturing (12,860 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lexington County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lexington County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lexington County, SC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,342 people), Retail Trade (16,967 people), and Manufacturing (12,860 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lexington County, SC has an unusually high number of Utilities (1.74 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.4 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lexington County, SC, by median earnings, are Information ($80,181), Utilities ($70,561), and Finance & Insurance ($62,445).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lexington County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lexington County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Lexington County, SC

64.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lexington County, SC awarded 2,188 degrees. The student population of Lexington County, SC is skewed towards women, with 3,244 male students and 5,663 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lexington County, SC are White (1,246 and 56.9%), followed by Black or African American (604 and 27.6%), Hispanic or Latino (129 and 5.9%), and Two or More Races (94 and 4.3%).

The largest universities in Lexington County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Midlands Technical College (2,141 and 97.9%) and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia (47 and 2.15%).

The most popular majors in Lexington County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (640 and 29.3%), Pre-Nursing Studies (206 and 9.41%), and Registered Nursing (188 and 8.59%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
575 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
188 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
66 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lexington County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 575 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lexington County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Midlands Technical College
2,141 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
47 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Lexington County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midlands Technical College with 2,141 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

782

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,406

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 782 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lexington County, SC, which is 0.556 times less than the 1,406 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Lexington County, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,246 degrees awarded
Black or African American
604 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lexington County, SC was White students. These 1,246 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 604 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lexington County, SC was $168,700 in 2019, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $160,700 to $168,700, a 4.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Lexington County, SC is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lexington County, SC have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lexington County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$168,700

2019 Median

± $4,453

$160,700

2018 Median

± $3,973

In 2019, the median property value in Lexington County, SC grew to to $168,700 from the previous year's value of $160,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lexington County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington County, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,631

Median Household Income

± $2,469

118k

Number of Households

± 5,381

In 2019, the median household income of the 118k households in Lexington County, SC grew to $61,631 from the previous year's value of $60,154.

The following chart displays the households in Lexington County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lexington County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74%

2019 Homeownership

74%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74% of the housing units in Lexington County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lexington County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lexington County, SC have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Lexington County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lexington County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.22%)
Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2018, 85.4% of workers in Lexington County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.22%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lexington County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lexington County, SC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

89.5% of the population of Lexington County, SC has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Lexington County, SC see 1630 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.87% decrease from the previous year (1661 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 613 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,630 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lexington County, SC

Primary care physicians in Lexington County, SC see an average of 1,630 patients per year. This represents a 1.87% decrease from the previous year (1,661 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lexington County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.5%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lexington County, SC grew by 13.5% from 9.24% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lexington County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.