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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln

Nebraska · 225,581 residents · 99.97 sq mi
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Lincoln has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,605. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $101,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

225,581
+18%since 1990
from 191,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,256 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,920 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+3%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
182K213K243K274K305K1990201020202024Lincoln
2024295K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,605
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,984
+53%since 1990
from $13,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
58.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
42.0% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(181,673)
Black2.4%(4,698)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3,275)
Asian1.5%(2,928)
Diversity Score16.6%(31,901)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(198,087)
Black3%(6,803)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8,154)
Asian3.1%(7,006)
Diversity Score23.3%(52,536)
23
+40%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Nebraska?

Lincoln, Nebraska has about 225,581 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lincoln, Nebraska earns about $40,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Nebraska expensive?

In Lincoln, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Nebraska?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Nebraska?

About 10.1% of people in Lincoln, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,609 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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