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Lancaster County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Lincoln

Lancaster County's estimated 2025 population is 331,280 with a growth rate of 0.69% 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 15.76% since that time.

331,280
Total Population
395
Population Density (miĀ²)
2
Population Rank (State)
2.3K 0.69%
Annual Population Growth

Lancaster County Population

Lancaster County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lancaster County includes 82.29% White, 4.06% Asian, 3.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White266,34382.29%
Two or more races22,6767.01%
Asian13,1544.06%
Black or African American12,2033.77%
Other race6,8802.13%
Native American2,2280.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1890.06%

Lancaster County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lancaster County's average per capita income is $50,181. Household income levels show a median of $72,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$113,621$143,015
Families$98,694$125,481
Households$72,625$99,064
Non Families$44,924$58,971

$50,181

Average Income

$72,625

Median Household Income

11.68%

Poverty Rate