Lexington South Carolina Map
Lexington, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lexington, Lexington County.
Interactive Map of Lexington, South Carolina
| City | Lexington |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Lexington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.981537 |
| Longitude | -81.236211 |
| Population | 24,585 |
| Density | 778.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington is a locality in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 24,585. The population density is 778.4 people per km². Lexington is located at 33.9815°N, 81.2362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29072.
Lexington, South Carolina, unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain where the humid air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. It lies 11.6 miles west of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of St. Andrews. Magnolia trees, their waxy leaves catching the sunlight, dot the landscape, offering a splash of deep green against the paler hues of cultivated fields and the occasional stand of mature oaks. The sky here often possesses a luminous quality, a soft, diffused light that seems to cradle the low-slung buildings and the broad, flat plains that stretch towards the horizon. The rhythm of Lexington is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of activity that never quite reaches a fever pitch, punctuated by the distant call of cicadas and the rustle of wind through the tall grasses lining the roads. This corner of the state, historically shaped by agriculture and the steady flow of commerce, still carries echoes of its past. The fertile soil once yielded bountiful harvests of cotton and tobacco, a legacy hinted at in the weathered barns and the wide-open spaces that persist even as development has brought new industries and a growing population. Lexington's economy now draws strength from a diverse base, with a significant presence in manufacturing and a burgeoning service sector, all contributing to a palpable sense of forward momentum. The nearby waters of Lake Murray, a vast expanse of blue, offer both recreation and a vital resource, reflecting the clear Carolina sky and drawing people to its shores. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten but rather woven into the present, a quiet testament to resilience and a steady, enduring spirit.
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About This Lexington Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lexington, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lexington and Lexington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lexington is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
