Lincoln County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 34,122. It is the 10th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 42.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $64,342. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $183,100. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.