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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lexington

Nebraska · 10,011 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,098. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,600. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,011
+52%since 1990
from 6,601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,972 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 1,300 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.6
−13%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Lexington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,098
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,988 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,148
+28%since 1990
from $11,054 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
36.1% rent
1.6
−15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(304)
Asian0.5%(34)
Diversity Score14.9%(987)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(4,635)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(5,121)
Asian1%(102)
Diversity Score64%(6,409)
64
+328%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.4%
−19.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Nebraska?

Lexington, Nebraska has about 10,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lexington, Nebraska earns about $38,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, Nebraska expensive?

In Lexington, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, Nebraska?

About 12.9% of people in Lexington, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,410 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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