Lancaster County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 326,696 | — | #225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,793 | -0.5% | #857 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.3 years | -11.8% | #3,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $275,200 | -2.4% | #751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,085 | -6.7% | #756 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.7% | #1,247 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.1% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
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.