Lancaster County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Lancaster County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lancaster County, Nebraska has a population of 326,696, the 2nd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $74,793 and the median home value is $275,200. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lancaster County Quick Facts

Population 326,696

Median Household Income $74,793

Median Home Value $275,200

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 34.3 years

Homeownership Rate 59.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.9%

High School Graduation 93.6%

Cities/Places 20

Population 326,696 2nd of 93

Median Income $74,793 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Lancaster County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	323,673	326,696	+0.9%
Median household income	$72,625	$74,793	+3.0%
Median home value	$258,900	$275,200	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Lancaster

$74,793

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lancaster

$275,200

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 19.6%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 36.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

8.7%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.0%

Renter 41.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,085/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

28.3%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

20.0%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lancaster County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lincoln	294,856	$71,867	12.7%	$264,000
Waverly	4,440	$111,632	0.5%	$316,600
Hickman	3,004	$104,375	2.6%	$311,700
Bennet	1,218	$105,859	5.1%	$272,400
Firth	604	$80,938	7.3%	$221,600
Walton	579	$48,088	2.1%	$464,000
Malcolm	480	$85,625	18.4%	$263,200
Hallam	346	$98,214	2.9%	$287,900
Yankee Hill	250	$71,597	0.4%	$284,200
Roca	242	$100,000	0.8%	$231,300
Panama	232	$94,514	3.5%	$197,800
Raymond	187	$99,107	3.2%	$193,300
Sprague	176	$81,250	19.3%	$197,300
Denton	145	$57,250	8.3%	$247,900
Cheney	144	N/A	0.0%	$167,200
Martell	133	$134,115	0.0%	$199,100
Davey	117	$109,375	8.6%	$230,700
Princeton	99	N/A	5.1%	$221,600
Kramer	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Emerald	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lancaster County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 326,696. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lancaster County is 34.3 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lancaster County is $74,793. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $275,200. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lancaster County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.1% vs 2.6%).

Education

41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lancaster County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lancaster County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lancaster County, Nebraska?

Lancaster County has a population of 326,696, making it the 2nd most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Lancaster County?

The median household income in Lancaster County is $74,793 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Lancaster County, Nebraska?

Lancaster County contains 20 Census-designated places.