Get Current Census Data For Lincoln, NE - Nebraska

population icon 2026 Projected Population

The 2026 projected population for Lincoln is 299,434. This projection assumes an annual rate of change of 0.8%, consistent with the 3.9% population change from 2019 to 2024 according to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

population icon 2024 Population

With 294,856 people, Lincoln is the 2nd most populated city in the state of Nebraska out of 583 cities according to the most current US Census data. But watch out, Lincoln, because Bellevue with 64,510 people and Grand Island with 52,884 people are right behind you.

race icon Race & Ethnicity

The largest Lincoln racial/ethnic groups are White (76.3%) followed by Hispanic (9%) and Two or More (5.4%).

income icon Median Income

In 2024, the median household income of Lincoln households was $71,867. Lincoln households made slightly more than Grafton households ($71,667) and Thurston households ($71,667) . However, 7.4% of Lincoln families live in poverty.

age icon Median Age

The median age for Lincoln residents is 33.4 years young.

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