Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 33,043 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 10th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 36,250 and has seen a growth of -8.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 89.5% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.5%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Other race (2.55%)
Native American (1.04%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Asian (0.81%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,539 | 89.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,788 | 5.24% |
| Other race | 870 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 354 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 276 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $43,270. Household income levels show a median of $64,342. The poverty rate stands at 12.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,105 | - |
| Families | $82,305 | $93,902 |
| Households | $64,342 | $78,527 |
| Non Families | $39,299 | $52,094 |
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