City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Lexington, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lexington - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,693
Residents
$62,364
Median income
$155,200
Median home
$995
Median rent (state)

Lexington - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lexington lands in the 39th percentile for household income and the 46th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

39th
percentile, household income
28th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
46th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lexington, NE

Lexington is a small town in Nebraska, home to 10,693 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Lexington households earn a median of $62,364 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.0%. Home values in Lexington run a median of $155,200, and the median resident age is 30.9 years. 14.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 68.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 8 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 80% from five years earlier. Lexington reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1481.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Nebraska at 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $995 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Nebraska run around $207, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 65.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

10,693 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$62,364 /yr

Poverty 13.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Lexington compare to other US cities?

Lexington measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 39% higher than other cities
Home value 28% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities
Safety 46% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Nebraska alone, Lexington ranks #29 of 44 Nebraska cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Lexington's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Nebraska, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

39thIncome percentile
46thSafety percentile

39th percentile nationally for median household income · 46th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Lexington's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Lexington's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Lexington's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Lexington's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$155,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 72% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lexington $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lexington, NE Lexington, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lexington, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lexington, NE median $62,364/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lexington, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lexington, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,693
Median Income
$62,364
Median Home Value
$155,200
Median Age
30.9
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor force participation
68.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1481.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
128.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1352.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,600 residents10,800 residents11,000 residents11,200 residents11,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,684 residents 11,176 residents ▲ +4.6%
Lexington's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
8
housing units authorized
Single-Family
8
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 41
2020 62
2021 66
2022 36
2023 129
2024 8

Permit volume decreased 80% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.8%
Carpool
24.0%
Public Transit
1.4%
Walk
0.2%
Work from Home
0.3%
Other
3.3%

Based on 5,187 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lexington sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$995/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
65.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Chalco
10,625 people
Beatrice
12,233 people
Gretna
9,117 people
Gering
8,567 people
York
8,114 people
Alliance
8,089 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lexington's 10,693 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Soquel, CA
10,691 people
Felida, WA
10,695 people
Kearney, MO
10,696 people
Fuller Heights, FL
10,697 people
Orono, ME
10,699 people
Broomall, PA
10,684 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lexington's $62,364 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Osceola, IA
$62,363 median income
Hueytown, AL
$62,362 median income
Menifee, AR
$62,361 median income
Mancos, CO
$62,361 median income
Viola, DE
$62,361 median income
Merkel, TX
$62,368 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lexington, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lexington, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 28.6% 14.9% 35.3% 18.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 65.0% White 28.6% Black or African American 14.9% Asian 0.8% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.8% Some other race 35.3% Two or more races 18.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lexington compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lexington (this city) 10,693 $62,364
Chalco 10,625 $81,427
Beatrice 12,233 $54,583
Gretna 9,117 $118,765
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lexington, NE?

What is the population of Lexington, NE? +

Lexington, NE counts 10,693 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lexington, NE? +

Lexington households earn a median of $62,364 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lexington? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lexington; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

Is Lexington, NE safe? +

Lexington has a total crime rate of 1481.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Lexington, NE? +

Homes in Lexington carry a median value of $155,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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