Lexington, NE Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,956	6,752	64.0%	65.2%
White	2,036	2,284	18.7%	22.1%
Black	1,497	1,067	13.8%	10.3%
Multiracial	169	81	1.6%	0.8%
Asian	126	117	1.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	78	47	0.7%	0.5%

Lexington, Nebraska has an estimated population of 10,862, an increase from the 10,348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% Hispanic, 18.7% White, 13.8% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lexington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lexington, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lexington is ranked the 16th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lexington was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lexington's White Population

2,036 residents of Lexington, or 18.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lexington is significantly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Lexington ranks 584th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 22.1% to 18.7%.

Lexington is less White than neighboring Smithfield (84.3% White), Overton (74.7% White), Elwood (91.2% White), Cozad (75.2% White), and Eddyville (52% White).

Lexington's Black Population

1,497 residents of Lexington, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lexington is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Lexington ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.3%. Black residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 10.3% to 13.8%.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Smithfield (0% Black), Overton (0% Black), Elwood (0% Black), Cozad (1.1% Black), and Eddyville (3.2% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

126 residents of Lexington, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Lexington ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Smithfield (0% Asian), Overton (0% Asian), Elwood (0% Asian), Cozad (0.9% Asian), and Eddyville (0% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

6,956 residents of Lexington, or 64.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lexington is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lexington ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lexington's population has decreased from 65.2% to 64.0%.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Smithfield (9.3% Hispanic), Overton (20.3% Hispanic), Elwood (6.4% Hispanic), Cozad (21.7% Hispanic), and Eddyville (44.8% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Lexington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lexington is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lexington ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lexington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Cozad (0% Native American/Other), and Eddyville (0% Native American/Other). Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (5.6% Native American/Other), and Overton (3.6% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Lexington, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lexington is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lexington ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lexington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 108.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lexington's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Lexington is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithfield (0.9% Multiracial), Overton (1.3% Multiracial), Cozad (1.2% Multiracial), and Eddyville (0% Multiracial). Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Elwood (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.