Lancaster County, Nebraska Population 2022
Lancaster County, Nebraska's estimated population is 326,779 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lancaster County, Nebraska is the 3rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 Population was 286,162 and has seen a growth of 14.19% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 326,779 | 2,563 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 324,216 | 2,563 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 321,653 | 2,563 | 0.80% |
| 2019 | 319,090 | 2,563 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 316,527 | 2,755 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 313,772 | 3,466 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 310,306 | 4,210 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 306,096 | 3,474 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 302,622 | 5,513 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 297,109 | 3,678 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 293,431 | 3,517 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 289,914 | 3,752 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 286,162 | 72,521 | 33.95% |
| 1990 | 213,641 | 20,757 | 10.76% |
| 1980 | 192,884 | 24,912 | 14.83% |
| 1970 | 167,972 | 12,700 | 8.18% |
| 1960 | 155,272 | 35,530 | 29.67% |
| 1950 | 119,742 | 19,157 | 19.05% |
| 1940 | 100,585 | 261 | 0.26% |
| 1930 | 100,324 | 14,422 | 16.79% |
| 1920 | 85,902 | 12,109 | 16.41% |
| 1910 | 73,793 | 8,958 | 13.82% |
| 1900 | 64,835 | -11,560 | -15.13% |
| 1890 | 76,395 | 48,305 | 171.97% |
| 1880 | 28,090 | 21,016 | 297.09% |
| 1870 | 7,074 | 6,921 | 4523.53% |
| 1860 | 153 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 269,630 | 86.10% |
| Asian | 13,153 | 4.20% |
| Black or African American | 12,501 | 3.99% |
| Two or More Races | 11,238 | 3.59% |
| Some Other Race | 4,248 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,147 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 241 | 0.08% |
Lancaster County, Nebraska Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 124,324 | 2.41 | 59.8 |
| Married | 57,423 | 3.12 | 82.4 |
| Non Family | 50,602 | 1.37 | 39.8 |
| Female | 10,972 | 3.2 | 40.3 |
| Male | 5,327 | 3.04 | 46 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,345 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,937 | 3.57% |
| High School Graduate | 41,828 | 21.53% |
| Some College | 41,058 | 21.14% |
| Associates Degree | 22,309 | 11.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,095 | 24.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,664 | 14.76% |
Lancaster County, Nebraska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 165,437 | 159,372 | 68,373 |
| Hispanic | 10,286 | 7,233 | 2,049 |
| Asian | 7,873 | 6,210 | 3,647 |
| Black | 6,747 | 5,805 | 1,611 |
| 2+ Races | 3,292 | 2,867 | 1,006 |
| Other Race | 2,232 | 1,488 | 360 |
| Native American | 1,131 | 898 | 180 |
| Islander | 177 | 144 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.32%.
$40,855
Average Earnings
$46,573
Average Male
$34,955
Average Female
Lancaster County, Nebraska Language by Age
Lancaster County, Nebraska Language
88.66% of Lancaster County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 11.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
Lancaster County, Nebraska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 244,704 | 25,032 | 10.23% |
| Hispanic | 20,910 | 5,066 | 24.23% |
| Black | 11,236 | 2,940 | 26.17% |
| Multiple | 10,584 | 2,390 | 22.58% |
| Asian | 12,453 | 2,090 | 16.78% |
| Other | 1,376 | NaN% | |
| Native | 1,896 | 396 | 20.89% |
| Islander | 229 | 162 | 70.74% |
12.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.53%
Male Poverty Rate
13.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lancaster County, Nebraska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster County, Nebraska is Islander, with 70.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lancaster County, Nebraska is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.59%.
Lancaster County, Nebraska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lancaster County, Nebraska Married by Age and Sex
Lancaster County, Nebraska Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lancaster County, Nebraska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,323 | 6.76% |
| Black | 432 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 2.73% |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 3.60% |
| Other Race | 135 | 4.50% |
| Asian | 124 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 37 | 2.57% |
Lancaster County, Nebraska Veterans by Education
6.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.61%
Born in Lancaster County, Nebraska
92.17%
Native Born
7.83%
Foreign Born
4.22%
Non Citizen
3.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.17% of Lancaster County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 66.61% having been born in Nebraska. 4.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990