Population 11,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lexington
Household size in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.15 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.21 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.16 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lexington are large by national standards, averaging 3.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Lexington is young: half of its residents are under 31.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 32.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Lexington has the youngest population of any Nebraska city with 5,000+ people.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lexington: 16.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lexington
Renters in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lexington than nationally: 40.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (60.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Lexington: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Lexington run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lexington pays $939 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $330 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lexington
Bachelor's degrees in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lexington: 13.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 62.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Lexington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 62.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lexington
| Period | Lexington | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lexington has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lexington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 3.16 | 31.7 | 16.4% | 40.7% | 5.2% | 1974 | $939 | 13.9% | 62.8% | 1.9% |
| Darr | 2.47 | 42.2 | 7.7% | 24.6% | 19.1% | 1969 | $890 | 25.4% | 84.5% | 0.2% |
| Overton | 2.50 | 38.4 | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 1941 | $591 | 17.7% | 88.9% | 1.4% |
| Smithfield | 2.37 | 46.8 | 1.8% | 21.3% | 35.3% | 1973 | $909 | 24.9% | 98.3% | 2.4% |
| Elwood | 2.44 | 48.2 | 3.6% | 19.2% | 23.2% | 1973 | $740 | 29.6% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Cozad | 2.25 | 45.0 | 10.1% | 33.5% | 6.0% | 1965 | $917 | 12.8% | 86.9% | 1.4% |
| Eddyville | 2.45 | 40.5 | 7.6% | 23.5% | 11.1% | 1954 | $892 | 20.4% | 90.4% | 0.4% |
| Sumner | 2.46 | 40.1 | 7.3% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 1953 | $870 | 19.6% | 89.6% | 0.4% |
| Eustis | 2.26 | 51.6 | 3.6% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 1957 | $684 | 25.0% | 93.4% | 0.2% |
| Willow Island | 2.55 | 40.7 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1961 | $943 | 25.1% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
| Bertrand | 2.37 | 43.3 | 4.8% | 16.1% | 10.1% | 1964 | $844 | 24.2% | 93.9% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lexington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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