| Civilian Labor Force | December 2024 | December 2014 | #Variance | %Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 159,891 | 143,760 | 16,131 | 11.22% |
| Columbia, SC, MSA | 425,533 | 395,108 | 30,425 | 7.70% |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2,519,876 | 2,233,496 | 286,380 | 12.82% |
| USA | 167,746,000 | 155,521,000 | 12,225,000 | 7.86% |
Within the past decade, the County of Lexington's Civilian Labor Force grew by more than 15%, adding nearly 20,000 workers, exceeding that of the Columbia MSA and South Carolina, as well as double the national growth rate.
Civilian Labor Force
Employment
| Employment | December 2024 | December 2014 | # Variance | % Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 154,546 | 136,705 | 17,841 | 13.05% |
| Columbia, SC, MSA | 409,049 | 373,230 | 35,819 | 9.60% |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2,418,548 | 2,092,799 | 325,749 | 15.57% |
| USA | 161,294,000 | 147,190,000 | 14,104,000 | 9.58% |
Unemployment
| Unemployment | December 2024 | December 2014 | # Variance | % Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 5,345 | 7,055 | -1,710 | -24.24% |
| Columbia, SC, MSA | 16,484 | 21,878 | -5,394 | -24.65% |
| South Carolina (SC) | 101,328 | 140,697 | -39,369 | -27.98% |
| USA | 6,452,000 | 8,331,000 | -1,879,000 | -22.55% |
December 2024 Unemployment Percentages
Largest Concentration of Industry in Lexington County
| Industry |
Establishments
|
Avg. Employment for (3) month period
|
Average Weekly Wage
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Industries |
8,073
|
108,966
|
$995
|
| Accommodation and Food Services |
665
|
12,556
|
$383
|
| Administrative and Waste Services |
549
|
8,100
|
$751
|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting |
52
|
634
|
$1,020
|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
101
|
916
|
$436
|
| Construction |
880
|
7,218
|
$1,179
|
| Educational Services |
119
|
1,047
|
$631
|
| Finance and Insurance |
514
|
3,326
|
$1,744
|
| Health Care and Social Assistance |
673
|
14,201
|
$884
|
| Information |
186
|
2,081
|
$1,285
|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
50
|
1,270
|
$1,806
|
| Manufacturing |
312
|
12,232
|
$1,357
|
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction |
17
|
143
|
$1,743
|
| Other Services, Except Public Administration |
605
|
4,181
|
$991
|
| Professional and Technical Services |
1,105
|
4,610
|
$1,342
|
| Public Administration |
-not updated-
|
-not updated-
|
-not updated-
|
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing |
349
|
1,669
|
$972
|
| Retail Trade |
1,183
|
18,114
|
$703
|
| Transportation and Warehousing |
248
|
9,131
|
$907
|
| Utilities |
39
|
1389
|
$2,578
|
| Wholesale Trade |
425
|
6,146
|
$1,714
|
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce, Q1, 2023
Top Employers in Lexington County
| Company Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | Health care and general hospital |
| Dominion Energy | Electric & gas utility |
| Amazon.com Fulfillment Center | Distribution center – online retail |
| Michelin North America Inc. (US #5) | Passenger tire manufacturing |
| UPS | UPS ground hub & customer service center |
| Nephron Pharmaceuticals | Generic respiratory medications and blow-fill-seal contract manufacturing, global HQ |
| HireRight | Employee background checks & talent acquisition services |
| Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc. | Vegetables, leafy greens |
| Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. | LTL Services & Corporate HQ |
| Michelin North America Inc. (US #7) | Extra-large Earthmover tire manufacturing |
| DHL Global Forwarding | Logistics services, freight transportation |
| US Foods | Food distributor & food service supplier |
| House of Raeford | Production of fresh chicken |
| Apex Tool Group | Electric & pneumatic tools manufacturing, headquarters (division) |
| CMC Steel South Carolina | Steel rounds, squares, angles, flats and channels manufacturing |
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