Workforce + Demographics

Civilian Labor Force

Labor Force Q3 – 2025 Q3 – 2015 # Growth % Growth
Lexington County, SC 158,487 142,833 15,654 11%
Columbia, SC, MSA 429,946 391,030 38,916 10%
South Carolina (SC) 2,582,851 2,241,281 341,570 15%
USA 171,248,000 156,733,000 14,515,000 9%
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This chart shows total labor force trends over the past ten years for the selected geography. Data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis (FRED) database and reflect the most recently published values available.

Employment

Employment Q3 – 2025 Q3 – 2015 # Growth % Growth
Lexington County, SC 152,251 136,431 15,820 12%
Columbia, SC, MSA 411,264 371,415 39,849 11%
South Carolina (SC) 2,468,922 2,116,812 352,110 17%
USA 163,345,000 148,826,000 14,519,000 10%
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This chart shows total employment trends over the past ten years for the selected geography. Data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis (FRED) database and reflect the most recently published values available.

Unemployment

Unemployment Q3 – 2025 Q3 – 2015 # Growth % Growth
Lexington County, SC 6,236 6,402 (166) -3%
Columbia, SC, MSA 18,682 19,615 (933) -5%
South Carolina (SC) 117,592 119,749 (2,157) -2%
USA 7,603,000 7,907,000 (304,000) -4%
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This chart shows total unemployment trends over the past ten years for the selected geography. Data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis (FRED) database and reflect the most recently published values available.

Largest Concentration of Industry in Lexington County

Automotive

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Transportation

Utilities

Industry
Total Establishments
Total Employment
Median Hourly Wage
Total, All Industries
10,723
114,895
$17.82
Accommodation and Food Services
757
11,901
$9.50
Administrative and Waste Services
470
3,436
$11.99
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
67
634
$14.25
Arts, Sports, Entertainment and Recreation
176
1,298
$20.86
Construction
954
6,375
$19.36
Education
252
8,662
$24.70
Banking, Finance and Insurance
665
3,497
$29.28
Health Care and Social Services
952
18,689
$29.85
Information
148
1,531
$33.25
Management of Companies and Enterprises
17
191
$47.21
Manufacturing
331
7,532
$18.01
Mineral, Oil and Gas Extraction
7
98
$19.36
Other Services, Except Public Administration
1,502
8,088
$12.25
Professional and Technical Services
989
6,930
$34.59
Public Administration
308
6,435
$16.76
Real Estate and Rentals
500
2,477
$36.69
Retail Trade
1,673
17,918
$12.99
Transportation and Warehousing
214
2,927
$14.25
Utilities
15
314
$22.40
Wholesale Trade
327
5,905
$12.99

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce, Q1, 2023

Top Employers in Lexington County

Agriculture

Freight

Manufacturing

Medical

Utilities

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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