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Lexington

Nebraska · 10,348 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,348
+3%since 2000
from 10,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,039 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+4%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,913
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,689
+53%since 2000
from $14,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(4,635)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(5,121)
Asian1%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(6,409)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(2,284)
Black10.3%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino65.2%(6,752)
Asian1.1%(117)
Other0.6%(61)
Diversity Score63.5%(6,576)
Diversity Score
64
−1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
38.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, Nebraska?

Lexington, Nebraska has about 10,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lexington, Nebraska earns about $55,913 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, Nebraska?

About 13.4% 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 14.4% 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 3,747 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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