Lancaster County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 326,696 #225 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $74,793 -0.5% #857 / 3,222
73th
Median Age 34.3 years -11.8% #3,014 / 3,222
6th
Median Home Value $275,200 -2.4% #751 / 3,222
77th
Median Gross Rent $1,085 -6.7% #756 / 3,222
77th
Poverty Rate 11.9% -5.7% #1,247 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

Lancaster County has a population of 326,696, making it the #225 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lancaster County is $74,793, ranking #857 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$74,793 −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #857 of 3,222
73th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,036 −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #715 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,247 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #767 of 3,222
76th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.9% +24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #227 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.2 min −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,677 of 3,222
17th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lancaster County is $275,200 (-2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,085/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.9%.

Median Home Value
$275,200 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #751 of 3,222
77th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,085 −6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #756 of 3,222
77th percentile
Homeownership Rate
58.9% −8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,036 of 3,222
6th percentile
58.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,017 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County, Nebraska has a total population of 326,696, making it the 225th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lancaster County is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lancaster County is $74,793, which ranks #857 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Lancaster County is $275,200, 2.4% below the national median. Renters in Lancaster County pay a median gross rent of $1,085 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lancaster County, 41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.

Lancaster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).

All data for Lancaster County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.