Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 33,321 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 10th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 36,250 and has seen a growth of -8.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 42 years
There are 26,064 adults, (7,126 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 16,903 (50%)
Male: 16,899 (50%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 88.28% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,842 | 88.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,980 | 5.86% |
| Other race | 818 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 628 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $45,706. Household income levels show a median of $65,148. The poverty rate stands at 12.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,553 | - |
| Families | $85,963 | $96,581 |
| Households | $65,148 | $79,130 |
| Non Families | $39,443 | $51,189 |
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