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Lexington Micro

Lexington, NE · 2 counties · 21,868 residents · 1,471.985 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,706. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 4,640 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,409.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,868
−18%vs 2000
vs 26,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
+4%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,706
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,927
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,133 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,409
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,890 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $449 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
29.6% rent
1.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(21,450)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3%(658)
Asian0.3%(60)
Other1.5%(337)
Diversity Score11.5%(2,519)
12
−75%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lexington, NE?

Lexington, NE has about 21,868 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lexington, NE?

The typical household in Lexington, NE earns about $22,706 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 $40,409, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, NE?

About 12.4% 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 10.4% of people in Lexington, NE live below the federal poverty line.

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

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