Lancaster County's estimated 2026 population is 340,983 with a growth rate of 1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lancaster County is the 2nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 286,175 and has seen a growth of 19.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lancaster County includes 82.29% White, 4.06% Asian, 3.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.29%)
Two or more races (7.01%)
Asian (4.06%)
Black or African American (3.77%)
Other race (2.13%)
Native American (0.69%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266,343 | 82.29% |
| Two or more races | 22,676 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 13,154 | 4.06% |
| Black or African American | 12,203 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 6,880 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 2,228 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lancaster County's average per capita income is $50,181. Household income levels show a median of $72,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,621 | $143,015 |
| Families | $98,694 | $125,481 |
| Households | $72,625 | $99,064 |
| Non Families | $44,924 | $58,971 |
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