Lancaster County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Lancaster County has a population of 326,696 residents and a median age of 34.3 years, making it the #225 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The median home value is $275,200, and the median household income is $74,793, which is 0% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Lancaster County, 41.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.2% above the national average, ranking #227 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Lancaster County is 79.1 years. 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.7% of adults in Lancaster County smoke , 33.1% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 13.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Lancaster County is 2.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.0% of children in Lancaster County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lancaster County is 67.3%. The mean commute time is 21.2 min, which is 23.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lancaster County voted Democratic with a margin of 4.3%. The vote was 51.4% Dem / 47.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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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.