Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska
Lexington is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, with 10,348 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,392 ft (729 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Overton, 11.2 miles E.
- 10,348residents (2020 Census)
- 2,392 ftelevation · 729 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 2,039 / sq mipopulation density
- 68850ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 10,348 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th most populous city in Nebraska. It is the county seat of Dawson County. Lexington is located in southern Nebraska, on the Platte River, southeast of North Platte. It sits along the route of U.S. Route 30 and the Union Pacific Railroad. In the 1860s, Lexington was the location of a stop along the Pony Express.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $67,666
- Median home value
- $159,100
- Median rent
- $966/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Lexington had 10,348 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,348 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,039 per sq mi (787 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,348 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.08 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7775° N, 99.7468° W |
| ZIP code | 68850 |
| Official website | ci.lexington.ne.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3126910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Overton11.2 mi E
- Cozad13.8 mi NW
- Smithfield14.1 mi S
- Elwood14.3 mi SW
- Eustis16.7 mi SW
- Sumner17.2 mi NE
- Eddyville17.4 mi N
- Bertrand18.4 mi S
- Willow Island18.6 mi NW
- Elm Creek19.8 mi E
- Miller21.3 mi NE
- Gothenburg23.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Lexington, NE?
10,348 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, NE?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 68850.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
2,392 feet (729 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Overton (11.2 mi), Cozad (13.8 mi), Smithfield (14.1 mi), Elwood (14.3 mi), Eustis (16.7 mi).
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