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Lexington County

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County Snapshot 2008

County Seat:
Lexington
Population (2008 estimate):
248,124
Labor Force (2008):
134,535
Unemployment (2008):
5.9%
Major Highways:
I-20 (8 interchanges), I-26 (6 interchanges), I-77 (1 interchange)
Major Employers:
Lexington Medical Center (4,794)
 
Lexington County School District 1 (3,212)
 
Lexington County School District 5 (2,500)
 
Michelin Tire Corp (1,750)
 
State Government (1,390)
 
Solectron (789)
 
CallTech (500)
 
Cooper Tools (415)
 
Union Switch & Signal (300)
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