Lexington SnackAbility
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Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:
There were 161 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,481.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 128.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 1,352.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lexington is -30.09% 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 | 161 | 1,481.5 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 128.8 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.2 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 101.2 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 147 | 1,352.7 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 73.6 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 137 | 1,260.7 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 18.4 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lexington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lexington is $205,386.
The median income in Lexington is $67,666.
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 | 91 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lexington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lexington
The current population in Lexington is 10,862. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,862 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 10,693 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 10,662 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 10,325 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 10,069 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 10,097 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 10,067 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 10,097 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,090 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10,152 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,189 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,211 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,191 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 10,166 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,111 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
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Lexington is:
18.7% White with 2,036 White residents.
13.8% African American with 1,497 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 126 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 32 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 169 Two Or More residents.
64.0% Hispanic with 6,956 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.8% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 64.0% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lexington
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Lexington is 46.9% female with 5,089 female residents.
Lexington is 53.1% male with 5,773 male residents.
| Gender | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
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33.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 33.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Nebraska
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5.6% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
27.5% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.5% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
