Lexington, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,069
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
14.4%
Median Home
$114,500
Median Income
$55,913
Median Rent
$837
Lexington SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
9.5
Lexington, NE Crime Report
182
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,801.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.21%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lexington / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 182 | 1,801.4 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 128.7 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 19.8 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 99.0 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 169 | 1,672.8 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 267.2 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 135 | 1,336.2 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 69.3 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Lexington, NE Cost Of Living
81
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lexington | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 91 | 100 | |
Lexington, NE Photos
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Rankings for Lexington in Nebraska
Map Of Lexington, NE
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Population over time in Lexington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,069 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,067 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 10,097 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,090 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,152 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,189 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 10,211 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,191 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,166 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 10,111 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lexington
| Race | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.9% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 13.5% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 60.8% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lexington
| Gender | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25
| Education | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 24.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lexington, Nebraska
| Income | Lexington | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.2% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
