Lincoln County's 2026 population is estimated at 33,043, reflecting a -0.42% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lincoln County is the 10th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 36,250 and has grown -8.85% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 42 years
There are 26,064 adults, (7,126 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 16,903 (50%)
Male: 16,899 (50%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 88.28% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,842 | 88.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,980 | 5.86% |
| Other race | 818 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 628 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Lincoln County 's average per capita income is $45,706. Household income levels show a median of $65,148. The poverty rate stands at 12.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,553 | - |
| Families | $85,963 | $96,581 |
| Households | $65,148 | $79,130 |
| Non Families | $39,443 | $51,189 |
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