Lexington is a city located in Dawson County Nebraska. Lexington has a 2024 population of 10,866. It is also the county seat of Dawson County. Lexington is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,664 in 2020.
The average household income in Lexington is $71,899 with a poverty rate of 16.53%. The median age in Lexington is 30.9 years: 30.7 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lexington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,778 | 35.33% |
| White | 3,062 | 28.64% |
| Two or more races | 2,019 | 18.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,590 | 14.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.73% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,430 | 3.08 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,762 | 3.7 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.22 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 497 | 3.6 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 383 | 3.36 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 495 | 7.94% |
| Associates Degree | 294 | 4.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 733 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 2.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,593 | 25.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,923 | 30.85% |
| Some College | 1,057 | 16.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,516 | 1,817 | 406 |
| Other Race | 1,682 | 787 | 222 |
| White | 1,577 | 1,470 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 1,220 | 727 | 184 |
| Black | 1,011 | 364 | 26 |
| Asian | 82 | 69 | 30 |
| Islander | 69 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 46 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,673 | $30,625 | $30,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,889 | $69,896 | $39,769 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $47,269 | $38,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,901 | $42,591 | $30,372 |
| Overall | $41,537 | $44,384 | $35,227 |
| Some College | $45,076 | $48,839 | $37,463 |
$41,537
Average Earnings
$44,384
Average Male
$35,227
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.86% of Lexington residents speak only English, while 69.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,932 | 1,269 | 18.31% |
| Other | 3,770 | 646 | 17.14% |
| Multiple | 2,010 | 411 | 20.45% |
| Black | 1,590 | 349 | 21.95% |
| White | 1,914 | 116 | 6.06% |
16.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.55%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lexington is Black, with 21.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lexington is White, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.08% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
| High School | 8.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.71% |
| Female Employed | 11.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,583 | $79,033 |
| Households | $62,364 | $71,899 |
| Married Families | $75,884 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,482 | $35,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 5.75% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 11.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.87%
Born in Lexington
58.61%
Native Born
41.39%
Foreign Born
21.21%
Non Citizen
20.18%
Naturalized
58.61% of Lexington residents were born in the United States, with 42.87% having been born in Nebraska. 21.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,119 | 50 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 11,069 | 51 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 11,018 | 51 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 10,967 | 50 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 10,917 | 51 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 10,866 | 50 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 10,816 | 86 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 10,730 | 49 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 10,681 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 10,664 | 580 | 5.75% |
| 2019 | 10,084 | -38 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 10,122 | 131 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 9,991 | -44 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 10,035 | -25 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 10,060 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 10,083 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 10,112 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 10,098 | -89 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 10,187 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 10,212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,011 | 3,410 | 51.66% |
| 1990 | 6,601 | -439 | -6.24% |
| 1980 | 7,040 | 1,422 | 25.31% |
| 1970 | 5,618 | 46 | 0.83% |
| 1960 | 5,572 | 504 | 9.94% |
| 1950 | 5,068 | 1,380 | 37.42% |
| 1940 | 3,688 | 726 | 24.51% |
| 1930 | 2,962 | 1,662 | 127.85% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | -9,819 | -88.31% |