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Lexington, NE · 2 counties · 26,255 residents (2025 est.) · 1,471.985 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,043. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,242
−1%since 2000
from 26,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,472
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,674
+146%since 2000
from $16,133 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+8%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,043
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,890 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(19,847)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(6,205)
Asian0.6%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(12,364)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(14,604)
Black5.9%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino35%(9,196)
Asian0.8%(210)
Other2.6%(672)
Diversity Score70.4%(18,476)
Segregation Score61.8%(16,222)
Diversity Score
70
+51%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
62
−3%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 70.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 25.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

LexingtonCENTRAL11,176
What's inside

2 component counties

Dawson CountyCENTRAL24,452Gosper County1,803
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, NE?

Lexington, NE has about 26,242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, NE?

The typical household in Lexington, NE earns about $70,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lexington, NE expensive?

In Lexington, NE, the median home is worth about $171,043, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, NE?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lexington, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lexington, NE?

About 10.8% of people in Lexington, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lexington, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Lexington, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,374 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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