Lexington, NE
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lexington, Nebraska Summary
Life in Lexington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lexington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington:
The population in Lexington is 10,662.
The median home value in Lexington is $180,138.
The median income in Lexington is $63,939.
The cost of living in Lexington is 80 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lexington is $921.
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Lexington is 20.6%.
The average high in Lexington is 62.6° and the average low is 37.3°.
Lexington SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Lexington, NE Crime Report
Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:
There were 207 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,993.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 134.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,859.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lexington is -14.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lexington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 1,993.8 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 134.8 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.6 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 86.7 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 193 | 1,859.0 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 96.3 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 174 | 1,676.0 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 86.7 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
Lexington, NE Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lexington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lexington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lexington is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lexington is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lexington is $180,138.
The median income in Lexington is $63,939.
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lexington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lexington | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 86 | 100 | |
Lexington, NE Weather
The average high in Lexington is 62.6° and the average low is 37.3°.
There are 50.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.5 inches of precipitation each year with 22.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lexington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 50.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Lexington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lexington
The current population in Lexington is 10,662. The population has increased 5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,662 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 10,067 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 10,097 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 10,090 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 10,152 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,189 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10,211 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 10,191 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 10,166 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 10,111 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
Lexington is:
19.0% White with 2,024 White residents.
13.4% African American with 1,427 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 102 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 99 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 125 Two Or More residents.
64.4% Hispanic with 6,871 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.0% | 77.1% | 58.9% |
| African American | 13.4% | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 11.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Lexington
Lexington is 45.3% female with 4,831 female residents.
Lexington is 54.7% male with 5,830 male residents.
| Gender | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 50.3% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
29.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 29.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Nebraska
7.5% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
28.0% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.0% | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 7.8% | 11.4% |
