Lexington city, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lexington city is a small city located in Nebraska, within Dawson County. The total population is 10,693. It ranks as the 16th most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lexington city is 30.9 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 37.1 years. With 32.8% of the population under 18, Lexington city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lexington city is $62,364. This is 17% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $155,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lexington city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lexington city is Hispanic or Latino, making up 65.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 76.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (13.3% vs 4.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (65.0% vs 12.3%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 61.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lexington city, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.