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Lincoln

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
102.54
State:
Nebraska

Lincoln is a city located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lincoln has a 2026 population of 305,010. It is also the county seat of Lancaster County. Lincoln is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 291,837 in 2020.

The median household income in Lincoln is $71,867 with a poverty rate of 12.74%. The median age in Lincoln is 33.4 years: 32.7 years for males, and 34.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.0 males.

305K
Total Population
2,975
Density (mi²)
2.2K 0.73%
Growth

Lincoln Population

Lincoln Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026305,0102,1960.73%
2025302,8142,1950.73%
2024300,6193,8091.28%
2023296,8103,5041.19%
2022293,3061,6150.55%
2021291,691-146-0.05%
2020291,8375040.17%
2019288,4791,6900.59%
2018286,7892,1550.76%
2017284,6343,0691.09%
2016281,5654,0461.46%
2015277,5193,2551.19%
2014274,2645,0281.87%
2013269,2363,3031.24%
2012265,9333,2021.22%
2011262,7313,2671.26%
2010259,4641,0850.42%
2000225,58133,60917.51%
1990191,97220,04011.66%
1980171,93222,41414.99%
1970149,51820,99716.34%
1960128,52129,63729.97%
195098,88416,90020.61%
194081,9846,0517.97%
193075,93320,98538.19%
192054,94810,97524.96%
191043,9733,8049.47%
190040,169-14,985-27.17%
189055,15442,151324.16%
188013,00300%

Median Age

Overall: 33.4 years
Female: 34.2 years
Male: 32.7 years

Lincoln Adults

There are 230,415 adults, (43,734 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln.

Sex Ratio

Female: 146,719 (49.8%)
Male: 148,137 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lincoln includes 79.21% White, 4.45% Asian, 4.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White233,54879.21%
Two or more races26,1508.87%
Asian13,1314.45%
Black or African American12,1664.13%
Other race7,6632.6%
Native American1,9770.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2210.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10,0893.42%
White8,4512.87%
Other race6,7152.28%
Native American1,2200.41%
Black or African American1070.04%
Asian560.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander310.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White225,09776.34%
Two or more races16,0615.45%
Asian13,0754.43%
Black or African American12,0594.09%
Other race9480.32%
Native American7570.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1900.06%

Lincoln Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lincoln 's average per capita income is $50,254. Household income levels show a median of $71,867. The poverty rate stands at 12.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,672$137,707
Families$98,003$120,156
Households$71,867$94,772
Non Families$45,526$58,867

$50,254

Average Income

$71,867

Median Household Income

12.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)