Town · South Carolina
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina
Batesburg-Leesville, town, mostly in Lexington County (91.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Saluda County, South Carolina. Batesburg-Leesville had 5,346 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,270 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,941 (±104). GEOID 4504300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,270 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,941 ±104
Median household income
$49,646
±$14,986 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$135,100
±$37,954 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$958
±$121 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Batesburg-Leesville and what county is it in?
Batesburg-Leesville is a town mostly in Lexington County (91.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Saluda County, South Carolina. It covers 8.2 square miles of land, 643 residents per square mile in 2020.
Batesburg-Leesville is in the Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington County | 4,830 | 91.6% |
| Saluda County | 440 | 8.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Batesburg-Leesville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,346 people lived in Batesburg-Leesville on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,270 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,941 (±104).
| Measure | Batesburg-Leesville | Lexington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,941 ±104 | 304,887 | −706 |
| Households | 2,077 ±182 | 121,964 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.20 | 2.48 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±233 | 132,916 | no clear change |
Batesburg-Leesville's population since 2000
From 5,517 in 2000 to 5,346 in 2025: down 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Batesburg-Leesville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Batesburg-Leesville?
The median resident of Batesburg-Leesville is 40.4 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.0%.
| Measure | Batesburg-Leesville | Lexington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±5.0 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±5.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±3.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 39.5% ±5.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% ±6.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.2% ±7.4 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.0% ±7.3 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0% ±4.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±4.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±4.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±6.6 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.3% ±3.8 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.4% ±1.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Batesburg-Leesville earn?
Half of Batesburg-Leesville's 2,077 households earn less than $49,646 a year (±$14,986), against $77,408 in Lexington County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $54,126 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Batesburg-Leesville | Lexington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,646 ±$14,986 | $77,408 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,325 ±$9,354 | $97,803 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,709 ±$3,297 | $39,667 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±5.6 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±10.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3% ±7.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±3.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9% ±7.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Batesburg-Leesville?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Batesburg-Leesville's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,100 by its owner (±$37,954). The median renter pays $958 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Batesburg-Leesville | Lexington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,100 ±$37,954 | $234,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $958 ±$121 | $1,178 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±19.3 pts | 37.9% | +34.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $985 ±$235 | $1,403 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±7.7 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±7.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±233 | 132,916 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.5% ±7.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% ±6.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±4.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±5.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Batesburg-Leesville building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Batesburg-Leesville in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 2.1 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Batesburg-Leesville work and get to work?
78.1% of Batesburg-Leesville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes.
| Measure | Batesburg-Leesville | Lexington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2% ±5.8 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1% ±9.1 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±5.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±5.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±3.8 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Batesburg-Leesville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Batesburg-Leesville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 214.02Lexington County | 3,890 | $48,796 |
| Tract 214.04Lexington County | 3,473 | $54,813 |
| Tract 9603.01Saluda County | 2,701 | $70,986 |
| Tract 214.03Lexington County | 2,456 | $45,878 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Batesburg-Leesville) · Census block assignment files
How does Batesburg-Leesville compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Batesburg-Leesville is the 4,709th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Batesburg-Leesville ranks 153rd of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 189th | 261 |
| Median household income | 153rd | 248 |
| Per capita income | 148th | 259 |
| Median home value | 188th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 145th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 203rd | 226 |
| Median age | 107th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 157th | 261 |
Batesburg-Leesville's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Batesburg-Leesville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Batesburg-Leesville?
17 of the 57 figures for Batesburg-Leesville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Batesburg-Leesville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Batesburg-Leesville.