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Lexington, NE
City in Dawson County, Nebraska.
Population
10,862
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,140
ZIP codes
0
Lexington and its ZIP codes
Lexington at a glance
- Lexington is about 83 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $67,666, 12% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,100 (33% below Nebraska) and median rent is $966 a month.
Local data for Lexington, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lexington, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,666
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,409), Guatemalan Americans (1,787), German Americans (822).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Lexington.
Unemployment rate
13.0%
Sep 2026, +10.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,835
11,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $5,495 per person
How people get to work
Lexington, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled23.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lexington, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
110
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lexington, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.6%
U.S. 11.1% +16.5 pts
Cities near Lexington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OvertonVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SmithfieldVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CozadCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| ElwoodVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| EustisVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SumnerVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| EddyvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BertrandVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Willow IslandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Elm CreekVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| MillerVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| LoomisVillage | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| GothenburgCity | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| FarnamVillage | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| AmherstVillage | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| OcontoVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lexington, NE in?
- Lexington is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Lexington, NE?
- About 10,862 people live in Lexington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lexington?
- Nearby places include Overton (11 mi), Smithfield (14 mi), Cozad (14 mi), Elwood (14 mi), Eustis (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023