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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Lexington Micro

Lexington, NE · 2 counties · 26,004 residents · 1,471.985 sq mi
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Lexington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $117,471.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
26,004
−2%since 2000
from 26,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Lexington
202426K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(1,980)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,921)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(2,032)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(1,937)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(1,284)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(3,204)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(3,040)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(2,868)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(3,305)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(2,569)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(1,289)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(575)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,339
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,693
+96%since 2000
from $16,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,471
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,890 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lexington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(19,847)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(6,205)
Asian0.6%(155)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(15,275)
Black4.6%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(8,738)
Asian0.8%(203)
Other1.4%(373)
Segregation Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.8%(4,805)
Central American10.8%(2,754)
Guatemalan7.7%(1,957)
Honduran2.2%(528)
Salvadoran1.1%(265)
Argentine0.3%(81)
Dominican0.3%(76)
Spaniard0.1%(26)
Puerto Rican0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(122)
Chinese0.2%(48)
Korean0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26%(6,688)
Irish6.9%(1,782)
English6.4%(1,650)
American4%(1,038)
Swedish3.7%(958)
Somali1.8%(418)
Czech1.6%(407)
Danish1.4%(364)
French1.3%(325)
Dutch1.1%(285)
Scottish1.1%(272)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(262)
Polish0.9%(231)
Welsh0.6%(154)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(99)
Kenyan0.3%(69)
British0.2%(64)
Italian0.2%(64)
Lebanese0.2%(52)
Swiss0.1%(35)
Canadian0.1%(23)
Belgian0.1%(21)
Ukrainian0.1%(19)
Russian0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(15)
Greek0%(7)
Turkish0%(6)
Portuguese0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(3,631)
Married55.6%(5,850)
Widowed2.8%(296)
Divorced7.1%(751)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(2,206)
Married57.6%(5,597)
Widowed10%(972)
Divorced9.8%(949)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lexington, NE?

Lexington, NE has about 26,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lexington, NE?

The typical household in Lexington, NE earns about $57,339 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 $117,471, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Lexington, NE?

About 17.6% 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 11.3% 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 4,136 residents, a change of about 19 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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