Census ACS · #865 μSA
Lexington Metro Area
The Lexington, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has 25,949 residents. The median household income is $66,023 and the median home value is $161,100.
25,949
Population
18
People / sq mi
$66,023
Median Income
$161,100
Median Home Value
The Lexington CBSA covers 1,472 sq mi of land at 17.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$66,023
Median Household Income
$37,687
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$161,100
Median Home Value
$859
Median Rent
66.1%
Homeownership
Education
79.4%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
16.1%
Foreign Born
Lexington spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lexington, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 25,949 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #865 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lexington metro area is $66,023, with a per capita income of $37,687.
The Lexington, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the Lexington, Ne CBSA (30420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.