The Town of Lexington is centrally located within Lexington County and has been the county seat since 1820. Over the last several decades, both the town and county have seen tremendous growth. According to Census 2000, Lexington County is the 5th largest county (by population - 216,014), and is the 3rd fastest growing in the state, both in raw numbers, and by percentage.

Much of the growth in the town and surrounding community is due to the academic excellence of Lexington School District One. Education is the key to any area's ability to attract and retain business and Lexington has a great report card to show you!  Because of their innovative approach and commitment to education excellence, Lexington School District One is the fastest growing school district in the state. And, along with School District Five, consistently ranks in the state's top 3 for SAT scores. But, it doesn't stop there.  Lexington is within minutes of a nationally recognized university, many colleges, and one of the finest technical colleges in the southeast.

As of December 2003, the population is estimated at 16,000. This represents a 63% increase since 2000.

Median Age: approximately 36 years of age

Median Family Income: $66,490

Population for a 5-mile Radius: approximately 65,000

Population for a 6-7mile radius trade area: 85,000

With a growing residential base, it was only natural that the commercial sector would keep pace with the demand for new shopping centers and restaurants. Retail potential abounds. From fitness centers to movie theaters, day-care centers to music stores, and bakeries to banks, Lexington has it all.  Whether you are looking for items found in large, national retail chains such as the Wal-Mart Supercenter, Big K-Mart or Lowe's Home Center - or in small, locally owned "unique to the area" stores, it can be found in Lexington!