Lexington, NE Demographics

A map of Lexington's Population by Race

Lexington, Nebraska had a population of 10,348 in 2020. It was 22.1% White, 10.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 65.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lexington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is the 17th most populous. 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's White Population

2,284 residents of Lexington identify as White, or 22.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lexington considerably less than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #584 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less White than neighboring Smithfield (88.3% White), Overton (86.2% White), Elwood (91.5% White), Cozad (79.3% White), and Eddyville (68.2% White).

Lexington's Black Population

1,067 residents of Lexington identify as Black, or 10.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lexington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Black than neighboring Smithfield (1.7% Black), Overton (0.2% Black), Elwood (0.2% Black), Cozad (0.5% Black), and Eddyville (5.7% Black).

Lexington's Asian Population

117 residents of Lexington identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Asian than neighboring Overton (0.3% Asian), and Eddyville (0% Asian). Lexington is less Asian than neighboring Smithfield (1.7% Asian), and Cozad (1.2% Asian).

Lexington's Hispanic Population

6,752 residents of Lexington identify as Hispanic, or 65.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lexington considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Hispanic than neighboring Smithfield (6.7% Hispanic), Overton (9.1% Hispanic), Elwood (4.6% Hispanic), Cozad (15.3% Hispanic), and Eddyville (22.7% Hispanic).

Lexington's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Lexington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (0% Native American/Other), Elwood (0% Native American/Other), and Eddyville (0% Native American/Other). Lexington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Overton (1.5% Native American/Other), and Cozad (1.1% Native American/Other).

Lexington's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Lexington identify as Multiracial, or 0.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lexington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lexington is ranked #518 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lexington is less Multiracial than neighboring Smithfield (1.7% Multiracial), Overton (2.8% Multiracial), Elwood (2.7% Multiracial), Cozad (2.7% Multiracial), and Eddyville (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.