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Lexington Micro

Lexington, NE · 2 counties · 26,370 residents · 1,471.985 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,291.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,370
−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: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,675
+22%since 2000
from $16,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,291
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,890 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(17,418)
Black2.7%(718)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(7,795)
Asian0.5%(139)
Other1.1%(294)
Diversity Score59.4%(15,663)
Diversity Score
59
+27%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 26,370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, NE?

The typical household in Lexington, NE earns about $41,800 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 $84,291, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, NE?

About 14.8% 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 14.0% 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 4,502 residents, a change of about 21 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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