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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Nebraska · 34,632 residents · 2,564.14 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,568. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $77,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,632
+7%since 1990
from 32,508 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+9%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,568
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,915 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,696
+55%since 1990
from $12,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
30.8% rent
2.1
+31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(31,270)
Black0.5%(160)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,569)
Asian0.4%(119)
Diversity Score19.4%(6,299)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(32,072)
Black0.5%(179)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,880)
Asian0.4%(129)
Diversity Score15.1%(5,221)
15
−22%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 14.8 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 County, Nebraska?

Lincoln County, Nebraska has about 34,632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lincoln County, Nebraska earns about $36,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Nebraska expensive?

In Lincoln County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

About 9.7% of people in Lincoln County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,124 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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