Lexington, Nebraska
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Image:DSCN5060 lexingtondowntown e.jpg Lexington is a city located in Dawson County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,011. It is the county seat of Dawson CountyTemplate:GR. 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 it was the location of a stop along the Pony Express.
The town is noted for its relatively high proportion of Mexican-Americans for central Nebraska (over 50% over the town population), reflected in the Spanish language-businesses in downtown and along U.S. 30.
Geography
Image:NEMap-doton-Lexington.pngLexington is located at 40°46'46" North, 99°44'38" West (40.779434, -99.743854)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.6 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.34% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 10,011 people, 3,095 households, and 2,237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,314.7/km² (3,401.7/mi²). There were 3,322 housing units at an average density of 436.3/km² (1,128.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.20% White, 0.44% African American, 1.17% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 30.78% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. 51.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,095 households out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.65.
In the city the population was spread out with 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 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,098, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $25,207 versus $20,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,148. 12.9% of the population and 10.7% of families were below the poverty line. 16.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
