Lancaster County's estimated 2026 population is 336,757 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lancaster County is the 2nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 286,175 and has seen a growth of 17.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 253,417 adults, (49,919 of whom are seniors) in Lancaster County.
Female: 162,368 (49.7%)
Male: 164,328 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Lancaster County includes 80.62% White, 4.08% Asian, 3.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263,393 | 80.62% |
| Two or more races | 27,373 | 8.38% |
| Asian | 13,336 | 4.08% |
| Black or African American | 12,246 | 3.75% |
| Other race | 7,912 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 2,194 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.07% |
Lancaster County's average per capita income is $51,610. Household income levels show a median of $74,793. The poverty rate stands at 11.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,998 | $142,987 |
| Families | $101,840 | $125,612 |
| Households | $74,793 | $99,410 |
| Non Families | $45,551 | $59,305 |
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