Lexington, NE
Safe Republican — shifted 5.5pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 26K residents — 2 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 55.7% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 35.0% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 6.7% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.8% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.3% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.5% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.1% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 20.5% | 38.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 17.8% | 33.2% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 13.1% | 24.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Non-religious | 46.2% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+51.1 |
| 2020 | Trump+45.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+46.4 |
| 2012 | Romney+42.6 |
| 2008 | McCain+39.6 |
| 2004 | Bush+56.1 |
| 2000 | Bush+50.5 |
| 1996 | Dole+32.4 |
| 1992 | Bush+32.6 |
Lexington, NE is a metro area that has a population of 26,242. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+51.1. Akashic Edge tracks 39 presidential elections here, dating back to 1872.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0% | 75.1% | R+51.1 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 26.3% | 71.9% | R+45.6 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 23.9% | 70.3% | R+46.4 | R+3.8 |
| 2012 | 27.5% | 70.1% | R+42.6 | R+3.0 |
| 2008 | 29.4% | 69.0% | R+39.6 | D+16.5 |
| 2004 | 21.5% | 77.6% | R+56.1 | R+5.6 |
| 2000 | 23.1% | 73.6% | R+50.5 | R+18.1 |
| 1996 | 27.0% | 59.4% | R+32.4 | D+0.3 |
| 1992 | 20.3% | 52.9% | R+32.6 | D+9.5 |
| 1988 | 28.6% | 70.8% | R+42.2 | D+21.5 |
| 1984 | 17.9% | 81.6% | R+63.7 | R+3.2 |
| 1980 | 17.1% | 77.5% | R+60.5 | R+23.3 |
| 1976 | 30.3% | 67.5% | R+37.1 | D+24.6 |
| 1972 | 19.1% | 80.9% | R+61.7 | R+12.2 |
| 1968 | 22.4% | 71.9% | R+49.5 | R+40.8 |
| 1964 | 45.6% | 54.4% | R+8.7 | D+37.1 |
| 1960 | 27.1% | 72.9% | R+45.8 | D+5.4 |
| 1956 | 24.4% | 75.6% | R+51.2 | D+7.6 |
| 1952 | 20.6% | 79.4% | R+58.8 | R+38.2 |
| 1948 | 39.7% | 60.3% | R+20.6 | — |
What defines Lexington, NE?
It has a heavily immigrant community where nativity and ethnic networks shape the political landscape.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 51.1% margin
- College attainment is 18% — 15pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Lexington, NE | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 55.7% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 35.0% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 6.7% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.1% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.8% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.5% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +9.3pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.5% | 38.2% | — | — | |
| 17.8% | 33.2% | — | — | |
| 13.1% | 24.4% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 4.2% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.3% | 2.5% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 46.2% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Lexington, NE metro area? 26,242 residents across 2 counties.
Demographics
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 15pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Lexington, NE
How competitive is Lexington, NE?
Do voters in Lexington, NE split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+51.1 | R+57.4 | 6.2pp |