Lexington, NE
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10,662
TOTAL POPULATION
5,831
MALE POPULATION
4,831
FEMALE POPULATION
120.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,560
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,351
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,939
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,417
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Lexington Zip Codes
Lexington Area Codes
Race in Lexington
The most populous races in Lexington are Hispanic or Latino (6,871 | 64.4%), White / Caucasian (4,015 | 37.7%), and Some other Race (3,193 | 29.9%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 102 | 1.0% |
Black / African American | 1,559 | 14.6% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 99 | 0.9% |
Hispanic or Latino | 6,871 | 64.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 130 | 1.2% |
White / Caucasian | 4,015 | 37.7% |
Two or more Races | 1,564 | 14.7% |
Some other Race | 3,193 | 29.9% |
Total | 10,662 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Lexington
The most populous ancestries reported in Lexington are Mexican (3,627 | 34.0%), Central American (2,615 | 24.5%), Guatemalan (1,459 | 13.7%), German (1,102 | 10.3%), and Salvadoran (617 | 5.8%), together accounting for 88.4% of all Lexington residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 120 | 1.1% |
American | 149 | 1.4% |
Arab | 17 | 0.2% |
Argentinean | 99 | 0.9% |
British | 37 | 0.4% |
Central American | 2,615 | 24.5% |
Central American Indian | 37 | 0.4% |
Colombian | 35 | 0.3% |
Cuban | 193 | 1.8% |
Czech | 77 | 0.7% |
Danish | 40 | 0.4% |
Dutch | 57 | 0.5% |
English | 311 | 2.9% |
French | 29 | 0.3% |
German | 1,102 | 10.3% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 62 | 0.6% |
Guatemalan | 1,459 | 13.7% |
Honduran | 539 | 5.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 19 | 0.2% |
Irish | 346 | 3.3% |
Italian | 29 | 0.3% |
Kenyan | 51 | 0.5% |
Korean | 66 | 0.6% |
Lebanese | 17 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 3,627 | 34.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 61 | 0.6% |
Native Hawaiian | 37 | 0.4% |
Nigerian | 8 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 17 | 0.2% |
Paiute | 6 | 0.1% |
Polish | 25 | 0.2% |
Salvadoran | 617 | 5.8% |
Scottish | 8 | 0.1% |
Sioux | 46 | 0.4% |
Somali | 246 | 2.3% |
South American | 134 | 1.3% |
Spaniard | 22 | 0.2% |
Sri Lankan | 17 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 462 | 4.3% |
Sudanese | 37 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 84 | 0.8% |
Welsh | 27 | 0.3% | View All 42 Rows |
Immigrants in Lexington
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lexington came from Latin America (3,307 | 31.0%), Central America (3,149 | 29.5%), Mexico (1,555 | 14.6%), Guatemala (961 | 9.0%), and Africa (717 | 6.7%), together accounting for 90.9% of all Lexington residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 717 | 6.7% |
Asia | 237 | 2.2% |
Australia | 6 | 0.1% |
Belgium | 5 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 123 | 1.1% |
Central America | 3,149 | 29.5% |
Colombia | 35 | 0.3% |
Cuba | 123 | 1.1% |
Eastern Africa | 534 | 5.0% |
El Salvador | 290 | 2.7% |
Ethiopia | 100 | 0.9% |
Europe | 27 | 0.3% |
Guatemala | 961 | 9.0% |
Honduras | 343 | 3.2% |
Kenya | 62 | 0.6% |
Latin America | 3,307 | 31.0% |
Mexico | 1,555 | 14.6% |
Nigeria | 8 | 0.1% |
Northern Africa | 175 | 1.6% |
Oceania | 6 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 30 | 0.3% |
Saudi Arabia | 177 | 1.7% |
Somalia | 372 | 3.5% |
South America | 35 | 0.3% |
South Eastern Asia | 60 | 0.6% |
Southern Europe | 22 | 0.2% |
Spain | 22 | 0.2% |
Sudan | 175 | 1.6% |
Vietnam | 30 | 0.3% |
Western Africa | 8 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 177 | 1.7% |
Western Europe | 5 | 0.1% | View All 32 Rows |
Sex and Age in Lexington
Sex and Age in Lexington
The most populous age groups in Lexington are 35 to 39 Years (732 | 12.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (507 | 10.5%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 527 (9.0%) | 444 (9.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 568 (9.7%) | 436 (9.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 534 (9.2%) | 507 (10.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 504 (8.6%) | 300 (6.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 367 (6.3%) | 348 (7.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 412 (7.1%) | 377 (7.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 422 (7.2%) | 298 (6.2%) |
35 to 39 Years | 732 (12.6%) | 275 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 217 (3.7%) | 319 (6.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 321 (5.5%) | 306 (6.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 316 (5.4%) | 234 (4.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 232 (4.0%) | 166 (3.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 281 (4.8%) | 214 (4.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 86 (1.5%) | 198 (4.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 107 (1.8%) | 107 (2.2%) |
75 to 79 Years | 86 (1.5%) | 62 (1.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 40 (0.7%) | 121 (2.5%) |
85 Years and over | 79 (1.3%) | 119 (2.5%) |
Total | 5,831 (100.0%) | 4,831 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Lexington
Median Family Size in Lexington
The median family size in Lexington is 3.67 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,671 | 67.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.75 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (439 | 17.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.38 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,671 (67.2%) | 3.75 |
Single Male/Father | 375 (15.1%) | 3.66 |
Single Female/Mother | 439 (17.7%) | 3.38 |
Total Families | 2,485 (100.0%) | 3.67 |
Median Household Size in Lexington
The median household size in Lexington is 3.23 persons per household, with single male/father households (375 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (764 | 23.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,671 (51.4%) | 3.79 |
Single Male/Father | 375 (11.5%) | 4.24 |
Single Female/Mother | 439 (13.5%) | 3.62 |
Non-family | 764 (23.5%) | 1.31 |
Total Households | 3,249 (100.0%) | 3.23 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lexington
Out of a total of 3,249 households in Lexington, 2,485 (76.5%) are family households, while 764 (23.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 783, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 593.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 593 (18.2%) |
2-Person Households | 783 (24.1%) | 164 (5.1%) |
3-Person Households | 362 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 589 (18.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 350 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 293 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 108 (3.3%) | 7 (0.2%) |
Total | 2,485 (76.5%) | 764 (23.5%) |
Female Fertility in Lexington
Fertility by Age in Lexington
Average fertility rate in Lexington is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 134 (78.8%) | 131.0 |
35 to 50 years | 36 (21.2%) | 38.0 |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 75.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lexington
75.3% of women with births (170) in Lexington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 92 (68.7%) | 42 (31.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 128 (75.3%) | 42 (24.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Lexington
Average fertility rate in Lexington is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 163.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 60.0% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 102 (60.0%) | 128.0 |
High School Diploma | 17 (10.0%) | 24.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 15 (8.8%) | 29.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 28 (16.5%) | 163.0 |
Graduate Degree | 8 (4.7%) | 104.0 |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 75.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lexington
24.7% of women with births in Lexington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 68 (66.7%) | 34 (33.3%) |
High School Diploma | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total | 128 (75.3%) | 42 (24.7%) |
Income in Lexington
Income Overview in Lexington
Per Capita Income in Lexington is $21,560, while median incomes of families and households are $70,351 and $63,939 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 10,662 | $21,560 |
Median Family Income | 2,485 | $70,351 |
Mean Family Income | 2,485 | $76,648 |
Median Household Income | 3,249 | $63,939 |
Mean Household Income | 3,249 | $70,177 |
Income Deficit | 2,485 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 10,662 | 35.12% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 10,662 | 64.88¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 10,662 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Lexington
Average Earnings in Lexington are $33,809, $39,422 for men and $25,577 for women, a difference of 35.1%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 3,483 (60.9%) | $39,422 |
Female | 2,232 (39.1%) | $25,577 |
Total | 5,715 (100.0%) | $33,809 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lexington
The most common earnings brackets in Lexington are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (545 | 15.7%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (218 | 9.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 98 (2.8%) | 189 (8.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 136 (3.9%) | 123 (5.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 90 (2.6%) | 164 (7.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 93 (2.7%) | 150 (6.7%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 105 (3.0%) | 18 (0.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 28 (0.8%) | 70 (3.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 9 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 59 (1.7%) | 158 (7.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 254 (7.3%) | 102 (4.6%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 119 (3.4%) | 127 (5.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 328 (9.4%) | 104 (4.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 300 (8.6%) | 164 (7.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 144 (4.1%) | 178 (8.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 545 (15.7%) | 218 (9.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 188 (5.4%) | 87 (3.9%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 250 (7.2%) | 213 (9.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 332 (9.5%) | 79 (3.5%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 144 (4.1%) | 63 (2.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 208 (6.0%) | 18 (0.8%) |
$100,000+ | 53 (1.5%) | 7 (0.3%) |
Total | 3,483 (100.0%) | 2,232 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Average earnings in Lexington are $42,342 for men and $31,870 for women, a difference of 24.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,625, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $38,050. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,785, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,462.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $39,250 | $28,462 |
High School Diploma | $39,053 | $31,875 |
College or Associate's Degree | $44,671 | $40,785 |
Bachelor's Degree | $38,050 | $35,729 |
Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $38,636 |
Total | $42,342 | $31,870 |
Family Income in Lexington
Family Income Brackets in Lexington
According to the Lexington family income data, there are 790 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 47 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 77 | 3.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 70 | 2.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 179 | 7.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 72 | 2.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 244 | 9.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 790 | 31.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 445 | 17.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 445 | 17.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 112 | 4.5% |
$200,000+ | 47 | 1.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lexington
6-person families (167 | 6.7%) account for the highest median family income in Lexington with $120,664 per family, while 2-person families (810 | 32.6%) have the highest median income of $30,866 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 810 (32.6%) | $61,731 |
3-Person Families | 434 (17.5%) | $71,840 |
4-Person Families | 644 (25.9%) | $107,857 |
5-Person Families | 322 (13.0%) | $57,500 |
6-Person Families | 167 (6.7%) | $120,664 |
7+ Person Families | 108 (4.3%) | $39,375 |
Total | 2,485 (100.0%) | $70,351 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lexington
The median family income in Lexington is $70,351, with families comprising 3+ earners (523) having the highest median family income of $118,958, while families with 1 earner (841) have the lowest median family income of $47,264, accounting for 21.0% and 33.8% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 98 (3.9%) | $71,000 |
1 Earner | 841 (33.8%) | $47,264 |
2 Earners | 1,023 (41.2%) | $71,781 |
3+ Earners | 523 (21.0%) | $118,958 |
Total | 2,485 (100.0%) | $70,351 |
Household Income in Lexington
Household Income Brackets in Lexington
With 910 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lexington, accounting for 28.0% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (1.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 244 | 7.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 133 | 4.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 260 | 8.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 169 | 5.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 370 | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 910 | 28.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 390 | 12.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 565 | 17.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 159 | 4.9% |
$200,000+ | 49 | 1.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Lexington
The median household income in Lexington is $63,939, with the highest median household income of $85,725 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,027 households (31.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 170 households (5.2%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 170 (5.2%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,409 (43.4%) | $70,205 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,027 (31.6%) | $85,725 |
65+ Years | 643 (19.8%) | $37,684 |
Total | 3,249 (100.0%) | $63,939 |
Poverty in Lexington
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
With 18.1% poverty level for males and 23.7% for females among the residents of Lexington, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 426 males (47.6%) and 79 females (45.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 144 (27.3%) | 154 (34.7%) |
5 Years | 7 (22.6%) | 74 (45.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 426 (47.6%) | 94 (21.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 32 (18.2%) | 45 (13.6%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 53 (22.4%) | 79 (45.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 141 (31.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 135 (16.5%) | 215 (31.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 47 (5.0%) | 105 (17.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 107 (18.1%) | 37 (6.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 52 (10.2%) | 57 (15.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (3.6%) | 13 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 29 (14.3%) | 121 (43.1%) |
Total | 1,039 (18.1%) | 1,135 (23.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lexington
According to the poverty statistics in Lexington, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 383 (72.7%) | 290 (65.3%) |
5 Years | 24 (77.4%) | 89 (54.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 469 (52.4%) | 350 (78.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 144 (81.8%) | 287 (86.5%) |
15 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 184 (77.6%) | 93 (54.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 555 (100.0%) | 302 (68.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 684 (83.5%) | 460 (68.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 892 (95.0%) | 489 (82.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 485 (81.9%) | 503 (93.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 459 (89.8%) | 318 (84.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 186 (96.4%) | 286 (95.7%) |
75 Years and over | 174 (85.7%) | 160 (56.9%) |
Total | 4,707 (81.9%) | 3,660 (76.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lexington
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lexington show that 12.9% or 215 of the total 1,671 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.7%, which includes 40 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 663 (94.3%) | 40 (5.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 596 (86.5%) | 93 (13.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 197 (84.9%) | 35 (15.1%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
Total | 1,456 (87.1%) | 215 (12.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lexington
According to the poverty data in Lexington, 13.9% or 52 single-father households and 24.8% or 109 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (5.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (30.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 8 (8.5%) | 27 (50.0%) |
5 or more Children | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 52 (13.9%) | 109 (24.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lexington
The poverty data for Lexington shows that 215 of the married-couple family households (12.9%) and 161 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 40 (5.7%) | 7 (2.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 93 (13.5%) | 75 (23.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 35 (15.1%) | 35 (23.6%) |
5 or more Children | 47 (100.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
Total | 215 (12.9%) | 161 (19.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Lexington
Employment by Class of Employer in Lexington
Among the 5,255 employed individuals in Lexington, private company employees (3,954 | 75.2%), local government employees (533 | 10.1%), and state government employees (212 | 4.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,954 | 75.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 115 | 2.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 81 | 1.5% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 204 | 3.9% |
Local Government Employees | 533 | 10.1% |
State Government Employees | 212 | 4.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 143 | 2.7% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 13 | 0.3% |
Total | 5,255 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Lexington
According to the labor force statistics for Lexington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,545), 71.8% or 5,417 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 146 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.4% or 1,379 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.6% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 438 (62.3%) | 51 (11.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 612 (85.6%) | 48 (7.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 574 (72.8%) | 6 (1.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 601 (83.5%) | 5 (0.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,379 (89.4%) | 25 (1.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,006 (85.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 331 (83.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 325 (65.7%) | 9 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 119 (23.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 34 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,417 (71.8%) | 146 (2.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lexington
According to labor force statistics for Lexington, 82.3% of individuals (4,215) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,122) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 46 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 86.2% or 1,003 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.5% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 1,551 (82.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,111 (77.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,003 (86.2%) | 23 (2.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 553 (86.1%) | 29 (4.5%) |
Total | 4,215 (82.3%) | 56 (1.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Lexington
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington are Community & Social Service (475 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (412 | 7.8%), Management (322 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (56 | 1.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (44 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Business & Financial (82.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (86.4%), and Community & Social Service (68.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 251 (77.9%) | 71 (22.1%) |
Business & Financial | 29 (82.9%) | 6 (17.1%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 31 (70.5%) | 13 (29.5%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 13 (50.0%) | 13 (50.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 149 (31.4%) | 326 (68.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 6 (13.6%) | 38 (86.4%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 143 (34.7%) | 269 (65.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 19 (33.9%) | 37 (66.1%) |
Health Technologists | 10 (33.3%) | 20 (66.7%) |
Total (Category) | 479 (51.4%) | 453 (48.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Lexington are Food Preparation & Serving (217 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (170 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (110 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (34 | 0.6%), and Security & Protection (21 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Lexington, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (93.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 140 (64.5%) | 77 (35.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 90 (52.9%) | 80 (47.1%) |
Personal Care & Service | 7 (6.4%) | 103 (93.6%) |
Total (Category) | 258 (46.7%) | 294 (53.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lexington are Office & Administration (478 | 9.1%), and Sales & Related (320 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 138 (43.1%) | 182 (56.9%) |
Office & Administration | 161 (33.7%) | 317 (66.3%) |
Total (Category) | 299 (37.5%) | 499 (62.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lexington are Construction & Extraction (479 | 9.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (148 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (123 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 77 (62.6%) | 46 (37.4%) |
Construction & Extraction | 380 (79.3%) | 99 (20.7%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 148 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 605 (80.7%) | 145 (19.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lexington are Production (1,511 | 28.7%), Material Moving (497 | 9.5%), and Transportation (217 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 1,074 (71.1%) | 437 (28.9%) |
Transportation | 200 (92.2%) | 17 (7.8%) |
Material Moving | 289 (58.2%) | 208 (41.8%) |
Total (Category) | 1,563 (70.3%) | 662 (29.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington
Employment Industries in Lexington
The major employment industries in Lexington include Manufacturing (2,212 | 42.1%), Construction (525 | 10.0%), Retail Trade (418 | 8.0%), Educational Services (400 | 7.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (317 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lexington
The Lexington industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (94.0%), Public Administration (88.4%), and Utilities (81.8%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 151 (84.8%) | 27 (15.2%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 525 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 1,526 (69.0%) | 686 (31.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 32 (71.1%) | 13 (28.9%) |
Retail Trade | 228 (54.5%) | 190 (45.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 151 (65.9%) | 78 (34.1%) |
Utilities | 6 (18.2%) | 27 (81.8%) |
Information | 78 (87.6%) | 11 (12.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 16 (53.3%) | 14 (46.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 20 (58.8%) | 14 (41.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 84 (64.6%) | 46 (35.4%) |
Educational Services | 109 (27.3%) | 291 (72.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 19 (6.0%) | 298 (94.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 150 (57.0%) | 113 (43.0%) |
Public Administration | 25 (11.6%) | 191 (88.4%) |
Total | 3,204 (61.0%) | 2,053 (39.1%) |
Education in Lexington
School Enrollment in Lexington
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,137 students in Lexington are middle school (890 | 28.4%), elementary school (657 | 20.9%), and high school (628 | 20.0%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 94 | 3.0% |
Kindergarten | 438 | 14.0% |
Elementary School | 657 | 20.9% |
Middle School | 890 | 28.4% |
High School | 628 | 20.0% |
College / Undergraduate | 379 | 12.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 51 | 1.6% |
Total | 3,137 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lexington
Out of a total of 3,137 students who are enrolled in schools in Lexington, 104 (3.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,033 (96.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (17.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 510 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 60 (82.2%) | 13 (17.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 929 (94.7%) | 52 (5.3%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 945 (97.0%) | 29 (3.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 510 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 154 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 157 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 103 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 175 (94.6%) | 10 (5.4%) |
Total | 3,033 (96.7%) | 104 (3.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lexington
Education (304 | 37.4%), business (204 | 25.1%), science & technology (63 | 7.7%), psychology (52 | 6.4%), and engineering (46 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 813 individuals in Lexington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 14 | 1.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 8 | 1.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 7 | 0.9% |
Psychology | 52 | 6.4% |
Social Sciences | 4 | 0.5% |
Engineering | 46 | 5.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 63 | 7.7% |
Business | 204 | 25.1% |
Education | 304 | 37.4% |
Literature & Languages | 15 | 1.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 37 | 4.5% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 12 | 1.5% |
Communications | 16 | 2.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 31 | 3.8% |
Total | 813 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Lexington
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lexington
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lexington are males with 2 vehicles (1,201, accounting for 37.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (751, making up 59.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 36 (1.1%) | 79 (3.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 449 (14.0%) | 217 (10.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,201 (37.5%) | 751 (37.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 987 (30.8%) | 673 (33.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 364 (11.4%) | 186 (9.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 165 (5.1%) | 120 (5.9%) |
Total | 3,202 (100.0%) | 2,026 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Lexington
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lexington are 5 to 9 minutes (2,208 commuters, 42.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,150 commuters, 22.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (376 commuters, 7.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 281 | 5.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,208 | 42.1% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,150 | 22.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 376 | 7.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 228 | 4.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 86 | 1.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 69 | 1.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 37 | 0.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 171 | 3.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 246 | 4.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 244 | 4.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 143 | 2.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Lexington
The most common commute times in Lexington are 5 to 9 minutes (1,121 commuters, 35.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,087 commuters, 53.2%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 109 (3.4%) | 172 (8.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,121 (35.1%) | 1,087 (53.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 847 (26.5%) | 303 (14.8%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 265 (8.3%) | 111 (5.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 90 (2.8%) | 138 (6.8%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 73 (2.3%) | 13 (0.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 37 (1.2%) | 32 (1.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 20 (0.6%) | 17 (0.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 168 (5.3%) | 3 (0.2%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 177 (5.5%) | 69 (3.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 146 (4.6%) | 98 (4.8%) |
90 or more Minutes | 143 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lexington
The most frequent times of departure to work in Lexington are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (944, 29.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (293, 14.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 386 (12.1%) | 241 (11.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 508 (15.9%) | 153 (7.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 93 (2.9%) | 138 (6.8%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 186 (5.8%) | 31 (1.5%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 250 (7.8%) | 149 (7.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 48 (1.5%) | 293 (14.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 327 (10.2%) | 206 (10.1%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 67 (2.1%) | 248 (12.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3 (0.1%) | 6 (0.3%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 56 (1.8%) | 83 (4.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 67 (2.1%) | 16 (0.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (0.9%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 944 (29.5%) | 257 (12.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 261 (8.2%) | 203 (9.9%) |
Total | 3,196 (100.0%) | 2,043 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Lexington
Occupancy by Ownership in Lexington
Of the total 3,249 dwellings in Lexington, owner-occupied units account for 1,868 (57.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,381 (42.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,868 | 57.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,381 | 42.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lexington
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 593 | 18.2% |
2-Person Household | 947 | 29.1% |
3-Person Household | 362 | 11.1% |
4+ Person Household | 1,347 | 41.5% |
Total Housing Units | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lexington
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 250 (42.2%) | 343 (57.8%) |
2-Person Household | 566 (59.8%) | 381 (40.2%) |
3-Person Household | 258 (71.3%) | 104 (28.7%) |
4+ Person Household | 794 (59.0%) | 553 (41.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 1,868 (57.5%) | 1,381 (42.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lexington
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 726 (66.8%) | 361 (33.2%) |
High School Diploma | 381 (37.8%) | 627 (62.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 519 (76.2%) | 162 (23.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 242 (51.2%) | 231 (48.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lexington
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 684 | 21.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 895 | 27.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 548 | 16.9% |
55 to 64 Years | 479 | 14.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 256 | 7.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 231 | 7.1% |
85 Years and Over | 156 | 4.8% |
Total | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lexington
Median Income by Occupancy in Lexington
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 1,868 (57.5%) | $70,281 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,381 (42.5%) | $50,563 |
Average | 3,249 (100.0%) | $63,939 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lexington
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 116 (6.2%) | 33 (2.4%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 19 (1.0%) | 77 (5.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 12 (0.6%) | 121 (8.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 41 (2.2%) | 36 (2.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 38 (2.0%) | 144 (10.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 79 (4.2%) | 90 (6.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 187 (10.0%) | 185 (13.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 613 (32.8%) | 296 (21.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 279 (14.9%) | 112 (8.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 377 (20.2%) | 187 (13.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 107 (5.7%) | 100 (7.2%) |
Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,381 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lexington
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 136 (7.3%) | 17 (1.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 306 (16.4%) | 62 (4.5%) |
$500 to $799 | 608 (32.6%) | 316 (22.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 157 (8.4%) | 444 (32.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 476 (25.5%) | 422 (30.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 128 (6.9%) | 18 (1.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 57 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.5%) |
Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,381 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lexington
Housing Structures in Lexington
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,130 | 65.6% |
Single Unit, Attached | 99 | 3.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 148 | 4.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 188 | 5.8% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 88 | 2.7% |
10 or more Apartments | 317 | 9.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 279 | 8.6% |
Total | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lexington
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,678 (78.8%) | 452 (21.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 28 (28.3%) | 71 (71.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 7 (4.7%) | 141 (95.3%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 188 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 88 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 4 (1.3%) | 313 (98.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 151 (54.1%) | 128 (45.9%) |
Total | 1,868 (57.5%) | 1,381 (42.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lexington
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 101 (7.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 53 (2.8%) | 327 (23.7%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 700 (37.5%) | 591 (42.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 645 (34.5%) | 341 (24.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 470 (25.2%) | 21 (1.5%) |
Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,381 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lexington
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 791 (42.3%) | 427 (30.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 49 (2.6%) | 32 (2.3%) |
Electricity | 994 (53.2%) | 915 (66.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 26 (1.4%) | 7 (0.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 8 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,381 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lexington
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 14 (0.7%) | 162 (11.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 267 (14.3%) | 522 (37.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 664 (35.5%) | 566 (41.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 923 (49.4%) | 131 (9.5%) |
Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,381 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lexington
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lexington
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,022 | 846 |
Median Property Value | $114,100 | $142,000 |
Median Household Income | $70,242 | $43 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $531 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,551 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 147 (14.4%) | 7 (0.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 273 (26.7%) | 123 (14.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 534 (52.2%) | 699 (82.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 35 (3.4%) | 5 (0.6%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 33 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (1.4%) |
Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 846 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 44 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 84 (8.2%) | 91 (10.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 45 (4.4%) | 7 (0.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 126 (12.3%) | 34 (4.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 240 (23.5%) | 61 (7.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 218 (21.3%) | 373 (44.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 201 (19.7%) | 61 (7.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 64 (6.3%) | 176 (20.8%) |
Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 846 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lexington
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 636 (62.2%) | 70,288 (8,308.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 196 (19.2%) | 363 (42.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 33 (3.2%) | 302 (35.7%) |
4.0x or more | 138 (13.5%) | 31 (3.7%) |
Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 846 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lexington
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 153 (15.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 306 (29.9%) | 56 (6.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 504 (49.3%) | 96 (11.4%) |
Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 846 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lexington
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,133 (97.3%) | 32 (2.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,193 (86.8%) | 334 (13.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 820 (77.6%) | 237 (22.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 856 (68.4%) | 395 (31.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,262 (82.3%) | 271 (17.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 986 (87.1%) | 146 (12.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 803 (90.6%) | 83 (9.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 467 (94.9%) | 25 (5.1%) |
75 Years and older | 484 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 9,004 (85.5%) | 1,523 (14.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lexington
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,133 (97.3%) | 32 (2.8%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,193 (86.8%) | 334 (13.2%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 820 (77.6%) | 237 (22.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lexington
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,108 (84.8%) | 199 (15.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,567 (87.9%) | 215 (12.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,598 (88.8%) | 326 (11.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,019 (78.7%) | 276 (21.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,708 (85.1%) | 473 (14.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lexington
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 616 (52.9%) | 602 (51.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,140 (45.1%) | 1,210 (47.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 188 (17.8%) | 655 (62.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 121 (9.7%) | 747 (59.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 86 (5.6%) | 1,256 (81.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 148 (13.1%) | 875 (77.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 196 (22.1%) | 669 (75.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 437 (88.8%) | 242 (49.2%) |
75 Years and over | 468 (96.7%) | 284 (58.7%) |
Total | 3,400 (32.3%) | 6,540 (62.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lexington
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 71 (5.1%) | 55 (4.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 38 (2.8%) | 120 (10.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 140 (6.9%) | 115 (7.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 82 (42.5%) | 38 (12.7%) |
75 Years and over | 121 (59.6%) | 173 (61.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lexington
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 13 (1.0%) | 71 (6.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (2.9%) | 5 (0.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45 (23.3%) | 9 (3.0%) |
75 Years and over | 76 (37.4%) | 23 (8.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 15 (1.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 29 (2.1%) | 31 (2.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 46 (2.2%) | 11 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (8.4%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (15.3%) | 14 (5.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 25 (1.8%) | 40 (3.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 22 (1.6%) | 24 (2.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (2.9%) | 55 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 25 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 25 (12.3%) | 85 (30.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 39 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 58 (2.8%) | 63 (4.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 20 (10.4%) | 24 (8.0%) |
75 Years and over | 79 (38.9%) | 64 (22.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 46 (2.2%) | 15 (1.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (5.7%) |
75 Years and over | 7 (3.5%) | 23 (8.2%) |
Technology Access in Lexington
Computing Device Access in Lexington
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,002 | 61.6% |
Smartphone | 2,670 | 82.2% |
Tablet | 1,721 | 53.0% |
No Computing Device | 315 | 9.7% |
Total | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lexington
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 1,921 | 59.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 424 | 13.1% |
Satellite Internet | 317 | 9.8% |
No Internet | 688 | 21.2% |
Total | 3,249 | 100.0% |
Lexington Summary
Lexington is a city located in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is the county seat of Dawson County and is located along the Platte River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 10,230.
History
The area that is now Lexington was first settled in 1871 by a group of settlers from Lexington, Kentucky. The town was originally named Plum Creek, but was later changed to Lexington in 1873. The town was officially incorporated in 1875.
In the late 19th century, Lexington was a major stop on the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad brought many new settlers to the area, and the town quickly grew. By the early 20th century, Lexington had become a major agricultural center, with a large livestock market and several grain elevators.
Geography
Lexington is located in central Nebraska, along the Platte River. It is about 50 miles west of Grand Island and about 90 miles northwest of Lincoln. The city has a total area of 5.3 square miles, all of which is land.
Economy
The economy of Lexington is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several large grain elevators and a large livestock market. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large meatpacking plant.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 10,230 people, 3,845 households, and 2,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,927.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,917. The per capita income for the city was $18,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Lexington?
Total Population of Lexington is 10,662.
What is the Total Male Population of Lexington?
Total Male Population of Lexington is 5,831.
What is the Total Female Population of Lexington?
Total Female Population of Lexington is 4,831.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lexington?
There are 120.70 Males per 100 Females in Lexington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lexington?
There are 82.85 Females per 100 Males in Lexington.
What is the Median Population Age in Lexington?
Median Population Age in Lexington is 30.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lexington
Average Family Size in Lexington is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lexington
Average Household Size in Lexington is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lexington?
Per Capita income in Lexington is $21,560.
What is the Median Family Income in Lexington?
Median Family Income in Lexington is $70,351.
What is the Median Household income in Lexington?
Median Household Income in Lexington is $63,939.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lexington?
Income or Wage Gap in Lexington is 35.1%.
Women in Lexington earn 64.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lexington is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lexington?
There are 5,417 People in the Labor Forcein in Lexington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lexington?
71.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Lexington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lexington?
Unemployment Rate in Lexington is 2.7%.