Lincoln County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Lincoln County, Nebraska has a population of 33,802, the 10th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $65,148 and the median home value is $189,500. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lincoln County Quick Facts
How Lincoln 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 | 34,122 | 33,802 | -0.9% |
| Median household income | $64,342 | $65,148 | +1.3% |
| Median home value | $183,100 | $189,500 | +3.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | 15.4% | $169,100 |
| Sutherland | 1,209 | $72,857 | 9.8% | $188,200 |
| Hershey | 724 | $91,458 | 7.0% | $172,000 |
| Brady | 470 | $80,833 | 6.3% | $151,200 |
| Wallace | 266 | $63,125 | 3.0% | $107,900 |
| Maxwell | 174 | $87,500 | 4.6% | $91,300 |
| Wellfleet | 74 | $49,792 | 1.4% | $71,700 |
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Population Overview
Lincoln County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 33,802. It is the 10th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lincoln County is 42.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lincoln County is $65,148. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $189,500. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. 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 2.6%.
Education
22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower 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 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Nebraska?
Lincoln County has a population of 33,802, making it the 10th most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Lincoln County?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $65,148 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.
How many cities are in Lincoln County, Nebraska?
Lincoln County contains 7 Census-designated places.