CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Lincoln County

Nebraska · 36,288 residents · 2,564.14 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the North Platte micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,288
+5%since 2000
from 34,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,181
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,319
+35%since 2000
from $18,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lincoln County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(32,072)
Black0.5%(179)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,880)
Asian0.4%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(5,221)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(32,741)
Black0.6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,602)
Asian0.5%(192)
Other1.2%(424)
Diversity Score22%(7,999)
Diversity Score
22
+46%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lincoln County

Lawrence County
Pop 33,843
Christian County
Pop 33,443
Madison County
Pop 32,919
Elmore County
Pop 29,465
Places similar to Lincoln County
Head to head

Compare Lincoln County to nearby counties

LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Logan County
Income$74,271+64%
Home value$175,000+60%
Population669−98%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Hayes County
Income$69,250+53%
Home value$128,100+17%
Population821−98%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Frontier County
Income$70,132+55%
Home value$149,800+37%
Population2,655−92%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
McPherson County
Income$58,684+30%
Home value$121,600+11%
Population369−99%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

Lincoln County, Nebraska has about 36,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Nebraska earns about $45,181 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

About 19.0% 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 10.1% 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 3,780 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

8 census tracts
Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9599Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9597Census Tract 9598
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 69101ZIP 69143ZIP 69165ZIP 69123ZIP 69151ZIP 69169ZIP 69170ZIP 69039ZIP 69132
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →