Economy & Jobs — Lexington, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,666 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,611 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,383 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 42.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.6% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
