Lincoln County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,802 | — | #1,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,148 | -13.3% | #1,621 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,500 | -32.8% | #1,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | -22.6% | #1,445 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.9% | #1,369 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 33,802, making it the #1,370 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $65,148, ranking #1,621 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $189,500 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $900/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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93.4% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County, Nebraska has a total population of 33,802, making it the 1,370th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $65,148, which ranks #1,621 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $189,500, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $900 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.5 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Lincoln 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.