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Lexington, NE


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Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington, Nebraska, in Dawson county, is 161 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 201 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 10,011.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 52% of adults are married. Lexington has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Unlike most cities, Lexington has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $43,571.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Lexington, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Lexington can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
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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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