Lexington, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dawson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,693
Population
2,105/sq mi density
$62,364
Median Income
$23,611 per capita
$155,200
Home Value
$202,545 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
129
Violent Crime/100K
1,353 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,364 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,200 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,693
Census 2023
Population Density
2,105
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.2 km²)
Median Age
30.9 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 65% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
28.6%
Black
14.9%
Hispanic
65%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 30.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 63.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
30.9%
Spanish
63.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
41.4%
Veterans
2.5%
58% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.4%
35% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.9%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
16.1%
87% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.426
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,693 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,105 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 30.9% |
| Spanish | 63.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 41.4% |
| Veterans | 2.5% |
| Disability | 8.4% |
| Health Insurance | 83.9% |
| Uninsured | 16.1% |
| Broadband Access | 78.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.426 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |