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Lexington, Nebraska

Introduction to Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington, Nebraska located in Dawson County, is 161 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska and 201 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 10,011.

Lexington History

Named after the crucial Revolutionary War battle at Lexington, Massachusetts, the city is located on the Platte River. Lexington began as a frontier trading post in the 1860’s and was an important stop for the Pony Express. The city is the county seat of Dawson County, which was founded in 1860. The city was originally named Plum Creek, but Lexington adopted its present name in 1889.

Lexington and nearby Attractions

  • Dawson County Historical Museum
  • Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
  • Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
  • Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Lexington

Lexington provides easy access to the Johnson Lake State Recreation Area and the Sandy Channel State Recreation Area. Sites along the Oregon Trail are also nearby. The Dawson County Historic Museum and the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles provide glimpses into the city’s past. Lexington celebrates festivals such as the Dawson County Fair and the Plum Creek Rodeo every year.

Lexington Transportation

Air transportation is available from Kearney Municipal Airport.

Lexington Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Nebraska, Fort Hays State University or at Central Community College.

High Points

Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

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Comparative Profile of Lexington, NE

Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built59
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42
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