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Lexington, NE

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Population
11,176
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,392 ft
Median Home Value
$159,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$966/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,666
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Lexington in context.

OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation ranking#16 highest population in NebraskaNearest larger communityKearney, Nebraska35 miles away · 34,782 residents.

About Lexington

Lexington is a city and the county seat of Dawson County, Nebraska, situated along the Platte River. Developed from an 1860 trading post, the community of approximately 10,862 is home to the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles and sits along the Union Pacific Railroad. Public education is administered by the Lexington Public Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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