Lincoln, NE cityscape

68503

Lincoln, NE

Total Population
15,667
Median Household Income
$44,874
Median Home Value
$147,800
Median Rent
$892

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$44,874
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$147,800
100.3% above state median
Rent
$892
100% above state median
Median Age
26.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lincoln, NE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

36.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 26.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 27.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$44,874
-40.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-34,965,714
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.39 people

Total Households
6,301
Family Households
26.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
20.1%
#2 Industry
Education
18.9%
#3 Industry
Arts,
17.9%
Total Employed Residents:4,681

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.0%
539 workers
Public Transit
5.6%
433 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,670
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
8,813 employed
Labor Force
9,216
398 unemployed
Median Age
26.8 years
Per Capita Income
$27,582
Poverty Rate
27.2%

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