Lexington City, Nebraska
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10011 residents, 3095 households, and 2237 families in the city. The population density was 3401.7 people per square mile (1313.4/kmē), making it the seventh most densely populated city in Nebraska. There were 3322 housing units at an average density of 1129.9 per square mile (436.26/kmē). It has an average household size was 3.14 persons, and the average family size was 3.65 persons. The population's age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males. The median age was 29.6 years, the median age of male residents at 29.1 and the median age of female residents at 30.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 64.2% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 1.17% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 2.3% from two or more races and 30.78% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38098, it is the 98th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income for a family in the city was $43571, it is Nebraska's 148th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14148, it is the 146th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $20223, The median income for males was $21906, compared to $17017 for females.
In 2000, 2722 pupils and students, of which 51.14% are male and 48.86% are female, 27.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.31% nursery or pri school, 6.87% kindergarten, 51.25% elementary school, 27.55% high school and 7.02% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10011 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10011 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10019 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10016 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9941 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9959 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9953 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9954 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10063 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10077 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10126 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 90 | 109 | 199 |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 98 | 187 |
| Elementary school | 715 | 680 | 1395 |
| High school | 399 | 351 | 750 |
| College or graduate school | 99 | 92 | 191 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington city, Nebraska | $38098 | $43571 | $14148 |
| Dawson County, Nebraska | $36132 | $42224 | $15973 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |