Lexington, NE

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    10,862
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.3
    1.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.8%
    16.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,666
    8.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $159,100
    2.51% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,162
    0.959% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Lexington, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    81.1% of the residents in Lexington, NE are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lexington, NE was $159,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.

    Most people in Lexington, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lexington, NE was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lexington, NE is home to a population of 10.9k people, from which 81.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 41.7% of Lexington, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.53k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.49 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (3.46k people) in Lexington, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.04k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    81.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    78.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 81.1% of Lexington, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lexington, NE was 78.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lexington, NE
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      3.46k ± 632
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.32k ± 550
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.04k ± 303
    64%
    Hispanic Population
    6.96k people

    In 2024, there were 1.49 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (3.46k people) in Lexington, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.04k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    64% of the people in Lexington, NE are hispanic (6.96k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lexington, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    41.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.53k people
    41.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.43k people

    As of 2024, 41.7% of Lexington, NE residents (4.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lexington, NE was 41.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      55 ± 53
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      29 ± 43
    3. Korea
      15 ± 27

    Lexington, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lexington, NE.

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    Health

    84.5% of the population of Lexington, NE has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 6.59% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.233% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36.3% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    15.5%
    Uninsured
    48.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15.8%
    Medicaid
    6.59%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    0.233%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lexington, NE declined by 4.09% from 16.1% to 15.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lexington, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lexington, NE employs 5.16k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lexington, NE were Manufacturing (2,214 people), Construction (498 people), and Educational Services (329 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($86,859), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,474), and Public Administration ($56,667).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.16k
    2024 Value
    ± 609
    −0.959%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lexington, NE declined at a rate of −0.959%, from 5.21k employees to 5.16k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lexington, NE, are Production Occupations (1,200 people), Material Moving Occupations (660 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (544 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lexington, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.16k
    2024 Value
    ± 609
    −0.959%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lexington, NE declined at a rate of −0.959%, from 5.21k employees to 5.16k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lexington, NE, are Manufacturing (2,214 people), Construction (498 people), and Educational Services (329 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lexington, NE, though some of these residents may live in Lexington, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,847
    Median earning men ± $3,813
    $39,524
    Median earning women ± $3,982

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,591), and Manufacturing ($52,232).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,161), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,432), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,536).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Lexington, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lexington, NE was $159,100 in 2024, which is 0.478 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $155,200 to $159,100, a 2.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Lexington, NE is 57.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lexington, NE have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lexington, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $159,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,400
    $1,992
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$330

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lexington, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lexington, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    57.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 57.4% of the housing units in Lexington, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lexington, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,666
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,195
    3.47k
    Number of Households
    ± 460

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.47k households in Lexington, NE grew to $67,666 from the previous year's value of $62,364.

    The following chart displays the households in Lexington, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lexington, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73%)
    2. Carpooled (23%)
    3. Other (2.72%)

    In 2024, 73% of workers in Lexington, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.72%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lexington, NE have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Lexington, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lexington, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lexington, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lexington, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lexington, NE (1.49k out of 10.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lexington, NE is Hispanic, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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