The Lexington Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Lexington.
Lexington, Nebraska Area | |
|---|---|
| Lexington, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
 Downtown Lexington, looking north (2004) | |
 Interactive Map of Kearney, NE μSA | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| Largest city | Lexington |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 26,508 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 26,920).[1]
Counties
Communities
- Cozad
- Eddyville
- Elwood
- Farnam
- Gothenburg
- Lexington (Principal City)
- Overton
- Smithfield
- Sumner
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 26,508 people, 9,687 households, and 6,928 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 83.65% White, 0.29% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 13.35% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.41% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $36,480, and the median income for a family was $42,463. Males had a median income of $27,851 versus $20,887 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,965.