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Lexington is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 10,011 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dawson County^GR6. 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. Dowtown Lexington, Nebraska, looking north (taken Oct. ... Dowtown Lexington, Nebraska, looking north (taken Oct. ... Dawson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area Ranked 16th - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 0. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Dawson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area Ranked 16th - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 0. ... The Platte River, showing the North Platte and South Platte The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 310 mi. ... Grain elevator along the Union Pacific Railroad in downtown North Platte North Platte is a small city located in Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska on I-80 where the South Platte River and the North Platte River join to form the Platte River. ... U.S. Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting mark UP) (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad in the United States. ... // Events and trends Technology The First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States is built in the six year period between 1863 and 1869. ... The Utah portion of the Pony Express Trail. ...

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. now. ... This article is about the international language known as Spanish. ...

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Geography

Lexington is located at 40°46′46″N, 99°44′38″W (40.779434, -99.743854)^GR1. Image File history File links NEMap-doton-Lexington. ...

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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.15% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

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. About 10.7% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

	State of Nebraska
State capital	Lincoln
Regions	Omaha metropolitian area \| Panhandle \| Pine Ridge \| Rainwater Basin \| Sand Hills \| Wildcat Hills Image File history File links Flag_of_Nebraska. ... A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to as a state (although four officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, under the provisions of the United States Constitution form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area Ranked 16th - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 0. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Nickname: Star City Location Location in Nebraska Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Nebraska Lancaster Founded Renamed Incorporated 1856 July 29, 1867 April 1, 1869 Mayor Coleen Seng Geographical characteristics Area City 195. ... This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area is a metropolitan area comprised of the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and surrounding areas. ... The Nebraska Panhandle is an area in the west of the state of Nebraska. ... The Pine Ridge is an escarpment between the Niobrara River and the White River in far northwestern Nebraska (a small section extends into South Dakota). ... The Rainwater Basin is a 4,200 mi. ... Sand Hills from space, September 2001 The Sand Hills are a 19,600 miÂ² (50,960 kmÂ²) region of mixed-grass prairie in north-central Nebraska, covering just over one-fourth of the state. ... The Wildcat Hills are an escarpment between the North Platte River and Pumpkin Creek in the western Nebraska Panhandle. ...
Largest cities	Alliance \| Beatrice \| Bellevue \| Columbus \| Fremont \| Gering \| Grand Island \| Hastings \| Kearney \| La Vista \| Lexington \| Lincoln \| McCook \| Norfolk \| North Platte \| Omaha \| Papillion \| Scottsbluff \| South Sioux City \| York Alliance is a city located in Box Butte County, Nebraska. ... Beatrice is a city located in Gage County, Nebraska. ... Bellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. ... Columbus is a city located in Platte County, Nebraska, 92 miles (148 km) west by north of Omaha on the Loup River, a short distance above the confluence with the Platte. ... Fremont is a city located in eastern Nebraska, in Dodge County, near Omaha. ... Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. ... Grain elevator along the Union Pacific Railroad in downtown Grand Island Grand Island is a city located in Hall County, Nebraska. ... Hastings is a city located in Adams County, Nebraska. ... Parade of U.S. Infantry through Kearney, Nebraska, 1888. ... La Vista is a city located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. ... Nickname: Star City Location Location in Nebraska Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Nebraska Lancaster Founded Renamed Incorporated 1856 July 29, 1867 April 1, 1869 Mayor Coleen Seng Geographical characteristics Area City 195. ... McCook is a city located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,994. ... Norfolk is a city located in Madison County, Nebraska. ... Grain elevator along the Union Pacific Railroad in downtown North Platte North Platte is a small city located in Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska on I-80 where the South Platte River and the North Platte River join to form the Platte River. ... Nickname: Gateway to the West Location in Nebraska Coordinates: Country United States State Nebraska County Douglas Founded 1854 Incorporated 1857 Mayor Michael Fahey Area - City 307. ... Papillion is a city located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. ... Movie theater in downtown Scottsbluff Scottsbluff is a city located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. ... South Sioux City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska. ... York is a city located in York County, Nebraska. ...
Counties	ty%2C-Nebraska" onmouseover="pv(event, 77)" onmouseout="unpv(77)" style="">Adams \| Antelope \| Arthur \| Banner \| Blaine \| Boone \| Box Butte \| Boyd \| Brown \| Buffalo \| Burt \| Butler \| Cass \| Cedar \| Chase \| Cherry \| Cheyenne \| Clay \| Colfax \| Cuming \| Custer \| Dakota \| Dawes \| Dawson \| Deuel \| Dixon \| Dodge \| Douglas \| Dundy \| Fillmore \| Franklin \| Frontier \| Furnas \| Gage \| Garden \| Garfield \| Gosper \| Grant \| Greeley \| Hall \| Hamilton \| Harlan \| Hayes \| Hitchcock \| Holt \| Hooker \| Howard \| Jefferson \| Johnson \| Kearney \| Keith \| Keya Paha \| Kimball \| Knox \| Lancaster \| Lincoln \| Logan \| Loup \| Madison \| McPherson \| Merrick \| Morrill \| Nance \| Nemaha \| Nuckolls \| Otoe \| Pawnee \| Perkins \| Phelps \| Pierce \| Platte \| Polk \| Red Willow \| Richardson \| Rock \| Saline \| Sarpy \| Saunders \| Scotts Bluff \| Seward \| Sheridan \| Sherman \| Sioux \| Stanton \| Thayer \| Thomas \| Thurston \| Valley \| Washington \| Wayne \| Webster \| Wheeler \| York List of Nebraska counties: Adams County Antelope County Arthur County Banner County Blaine County Boone County Box Butte County Boyd County Brown County Buffalo County Burt County Butler County Cass County Cedar County Chase County Cherry County Cheyenne County Clay County Colfax County Cuming County Custer County Dakota County Dawes... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Antelope County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Arthur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Banner County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Blaine County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Boone County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Box Butte County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Boyd County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Buffalo County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Burt County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Butler County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Cedar County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Chase County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Cherry County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Cheyenne County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Colfax County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Cuming County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Custer County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dakota County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dawes County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dawson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Deuel County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dixon County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Dundy County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Fillmore County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Frontier County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Furnas County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Gage County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Garden County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Garfield County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Gosper County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Greeley County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Hall County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Hamilton County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Harlan County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Hayes County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Hitchcock County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Holt County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Hooker County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Howard County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Johnson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Kearney County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Keith County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Keya Paha County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Kimball County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Knox County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Lancaster County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Loup County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... McPherson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Merrick County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Morrill County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Nance County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Nemaha County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Nuckolls County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Pawnee County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Perkins County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Phelps County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Pierce County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Platte County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Red Willow County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Richardson County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Rock County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Saline County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Sarpy County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Saunders County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Scotts Bluff County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Seward County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Sheridan County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Sherman County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Sioux County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Stanton County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Thayer County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Thomas County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Thurston County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Valley County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Webster County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Wheeler County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... York County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ...

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Culture

Lexington is known for its many great taco wagons. The residents of lexington make it a point to go to one at least once a week.

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