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Lincoln County

Nebraska · 34,676 residents · 2,564.14 sq mi
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Lincoln County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,676
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,995
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,256
+67%since 2000
from $18,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(29,643)
Black1.1%(382)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,011)
Asian0.9%(325)
Other1.7%(580)
Diversity Score28.6%(9,919)
Segregation Score18.2%(6,305)
Diversity Score
29
+90%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

Lincoln County, Nebraska has about 34,676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Nebraska earns about $59,995 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 $153,200, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Nebraska?

About 21.6% 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 9.5% 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 2,168 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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