Lincoln, NE

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Lincoln Overview

290,531
TOTAL POPULATION
146,428
MALE POPULATION
144,103
FEMALE POPULATION
101.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,210
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,236
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,846
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,745
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
165,763
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lincoln Area Codes

Race in Lincoln

The most populous races in Lincoln are White / Caucasian (238,130 | 82.0%), Hispanic or Latino (24,196 | 8.3%), and Two or more Races (19,253 | 6.6%).
Race in Lincoln
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,0434.5%
Black / African American11,9784.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific2050.1%
Hispanic or Latino24,1968.3%
Native / Alaskan1,9860.7%
White / Caucasian238,13082.0%
Two or more Races19,2536.6%
Some other Race5,9362.0%
Total290,531100.0%

Ancestry in Lincoln

The most populous ancestries reported in Lincoln are German (88,498 | 30.5%), Irish (33,037 | 11.4%), English (26,239 | 9.0%), Mexican (15,556 | 5.3%), and Czech (11,861 | 4.1%), together accounting for 60.3% of all Lincoln residents.
Ancestry in Lincoln
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4740.2%
African8750.3%
Alaska Native220.0%
Albanian310.0%
American9,8853.4%
Apache1500.1%
Arab4,3191.5%
Argentinean520.0%
Armenian1080.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac90.0%
Australian460.0%
Austrian4040.1%
Bangladeshi770.0%
Barbadian60.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian850.0%
Belizean100.0%
Bhutanese7210.3%
Blackfeet980.0%
Bolivian80.0%
Brazilian1530.1%
British1,6070.5%
British West Indian1770.1%
Bulgarian260.0%
Burmese8290.3%
Cambodian1110.0%
Canadian3910.1%
Celtic1420.1%
Central American3,0431.1%
Central American Indian2900.1%
Cherokee5900.2%
Cheyenne80.0%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean630.0%
Chippewa1180.0%
Choctaw340.0%
Colombian2400.1%
Costa Rican360.0%
Creek800.0%
Croatian1290.0%
Cuban6490.2%
Czech11,8614.1%
Czechoslovakian7340.3%
Danish4,2491.5%
Dominican3290.1%
Dutch4,3641.5%
Dutch West Indian330.0%
Eastern European2740.1%
Ecuadorian800.0%
Egyptian730.0%
English26,2399.0%
Ethiopian2440.1%
European5,2361.8%
Filipino990.0%
Finnish3860.1%
French4,8381.7%
French American Indian170.0%
French Canadian7480.3%
German88,49830.5%
German Russian2670.1%
Ghanaian630.0%
Greek7190.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1060.0%
Guatemalan1,5070.5%
Guyanese70.0%
Haitian2300.1%
Honduran1790.1%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian4040.1%
Icelander460.0%
Indian (Asian)2,1780.7%
Indonesian1,3170.4%
Inupiat130.0%
Iranian2140.1%
Iraqi2,5140.9%
Irish33,03711.4%
Iroquois170.0%
Israeli100.0%
Italian5,4761.9%
Jamaican890.0%
Japanese4010.1%
Jordanian360.0%
Kenyan770.0%
Korean1,4990.5%
Laotian1030.0%
Latvian1600.1%
Lebanese3260.1%
Liberian330.0%
Lithuanian1600.1%
Luxembourger680.0%
Macedonian940.0%
Malaysian940.0%
Mexican15,5565.3%
Mexican American Indian4260.2%
Mongolian2900.1%
Moroccan1470.1%
Native Hawaiian2110.1%
Navajo560.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan620.0%
Nigerian1920.1%
Northern European7420.3%
Norwegian5,3981.9%
Osage140.0%
Pakistani6030.2%
Palestinian280.0%
Panamanian580.0%
Paraguayan100.0%
Pennsylvania German930.0%
Peruvian1340.1%
Polish6,3952.2%
Portuguese4000.1%
Potawatomi160.0%
Pueblo1180.0%
Puerto Rican9540.3%
Romanian1620.1%
Russian1,9700.7%
Salvadoran1,1250.4%
Samoan600.0%
Scandinavian8410.3%
Scotch-Irish2,1880.7%
Scottish3,8231.3%
Serbian410.0%
Shoshone40.0%
Sioux8680.3%
Slavic1580.1%
Slovak2040.1%
Slovene30.0%
Somali1490.1%
South American7670.3%
South American Indian720.0%
Spaniard2270.1%
Spanish6390.2%
Spanish American90.0%
Sri Lankan4,9421.7%
Subsaharan African2,7781.0%
Sudanese7770.3%
Swedish10,4113.6%
Swiss7040.2%
Syrian860.0%
Thai2,0960.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian680.0%
Turkish560.0%
Ugandan190.0%
Ukrainian1,4770.5%
Venezuelan1540.1%
Vietnamese490.0%
Welsh1,4240.5%
West Indian800.0%
Yaqui210.0%
Yugoslavian2220.1%
Yup'ik40.0%
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Immigrants in Lincoln

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lincoln came from Asia (14,089 | 4.9%), Latin America (7,141 | 2.5%), South Eastern Asia (5,947 | 2.1%), Central America (5,253 | 1.8%), and Mexico (3,639 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.4% of all Lincoln residents.
Immigrants in Lincoln
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5410.2%
Africa2,4300.8%
Albania140.0%
Argentina470.0%
Asia14,0894.9%
Australia250.0%
Austria220.0%
Bangladesh360.0%
Barbados60.0%
Belarus560.0%
Belgium550.0%
Belize100.0%
Bolivia80.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1780.1%
Brazil4680.2%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia250.0%
Cameroon1890.1%
Canada1760.1%
Caribbean1,0660.4%
Central America5,2531.8%
Chile170.0%
China1,2620.4%
Colombia1220.0%
Congo90.0%
Costa Rica630.0%
Cuba2530.1%
Denmark190.0%
Dominican Republic2220.1%
Eastern Africa7320.3%
Eastern Asia2,1190.7%
Eastern Europe1,5930.5%
Ecuador100.0%
Egypt150.0%
El Salvador7590.3%
England1280.0%
Eritrea120.0%
Ethiopia2390.1%
Europe2,6560.9%
France640.0%
Germany3630.1%
Ghana1150.0%
Greece870.0%
Grenada1330.1%
Guatemala6610.2%
Haiti2410.1%
Honduras660.0%
Hong Kong100.0%
Hungary340.0%
India1,4490.5%
Indonesia100.0%
Iran1650.1%
Iraq2,7450.9%
Ireland100.0%
Israel20.0%
Italy420.0%
Jamaica1040.0%
Japan2750.1%
Jordan1000.0%
Kazakhstan320.0%
Kenya770.0%
Korea5820.2%
Kuwait280.0%
Laos140.0%
Latin America7,1412.5%
Latvia400.0%
Lebanon220.0%
Liberia640.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia5240.2%
Mexico3,6391.3%
Middle Africa2510.1%
Moldova250.0%
Morocco710.0%
Nepal940.0%
Netherlands160.0%
Nicaragua300.0%
Nigeria1880.1%
North Macedonia190.0%
Northern Africa6570.2%
Northern Europe3480.1%
Oceania420.0%
Pakistan2280.1%
Panama250.0%
Peru740.0%
Philippines6130.2%
Poland1290.0%
Romania1080.0%
Russia2040.1%
Saudi Arabia1850.1%
Scotland230.0%
Serbia300.0%
Somalia1490.1%
South Africa170.0%
South America8220.3%
South Central Asia2,7380.9%
South Eastern Asia5,9472.1%
Southern Europe1430.1%
Spain140.0%
Sri Lanka140.0%
Sudan4740.2%
Sweden680.0%
Switzerland100.0%
Syria1050.0%
Taiwan1090.0%
Thailand8260.3%
Trinidad and Tobago230.0%
Turkey190.0%
Uganda280.0%
Ukraine7170.3%
Uzbekistan450.0%
Venezuela740.0%
Vietnam3,1821.1%
Western Africa6810.2%
Western Asia3,2711.1%
Western Europe5300.2%
Zaire340.0%
Zimbabwe10.0%
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Sex and Age in Lincoln

Sex and Age in Lincoln

The most populous age groups in Lincoln are 20 to 24 Years (17,854 | 12.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,350 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lincoln
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,997 (6.1%)8,244 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years9,164 (6.3%)8,569 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years9,169 (6.3%)8,804 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years11,345 (7.7%)11,361 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years17,854 (12.2%)17,350 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Years12,053 (8.2%)10,566 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years10,004 (6.8%)8,832 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years10,573 (7.2%)9,976 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years8,722 (6.0%)7,708 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years8,077 (5.5%)7,220 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years7,659 (5.2%)7,183 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years7,193 (4.9%)7,512 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years7,727 (5.3%)8,002 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years6,296 (4.3%)7,269 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years5,059 (3.5%)5,857 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years3,069 (2.1%)3,965 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,852 (1.3%)2,440 (1.7%)
85 Years and over1,615 (1.1%)3,245 (2.2%)
Total146,428 (100.0%)144,103 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lincoln

Median Family Size in Lincoln

The median family size in Lincoln is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (50,792 | 75.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,193 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lincoln
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple50,792 (75.3%)3.11
Single Male/Father5,193 (7.7%)2.54
Single Female/Mother11,424 (17.0%)2.87
Total Families67,409 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Lincoln

The median household size in Lincoln is 2.35 persons per household, with married-couple households (50,792 | 42.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (50,923 | 43.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lincoln
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple50,792 (42.9%)3.13
Single Male/Father5,193 (4.4%)2.84
Single Female/Mother11,424 (9.7%)3.12
Non-family50,923 (43.0%)1.35
Total Households118,332 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lincoln

Out of a total of 118,332 households in Lincoln, 67,409 (57.0%) are family households, while 50,923 (43.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,437, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 37,939.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lincoln
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-37,939 (32.1%)
2-Person Households30,437 (25.7%)9,511 (8.0%)
3-Person Households14,682 (12.4%)1,994 (1.7%)
4-Person Households12,219 (10.3%)1,276 (1.1%)
5-Person Households6,022 (5.1%)135 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,989 (2.5%)26 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,060 (0.9%)42 (0.0%)
Total67,409 (57.0%)50,923 (43.0%)

Female Fertility in Lincoln

Fertility by Age in Lincoln

Average fertility rate in Lincoln is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lincoln
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years94 (2.7%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,503 (71.1%)68.0
35 to 50 years924 (26.2%)35.0
Total3,521 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lincoln

67.3% of women with births (3,521) in Lincoln are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lincoln
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,592 (63.6%)911 (36.4%)
35 to 50 years775 (83.9%)149 (16.1%)
Total2,370 (67.3%)1,151 (32.7%)

Fertility by Education in Lincoln

Average fertility rate in Lincoln is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lincoln
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School286 (8.1%)30.0
High School Diploma535 (15.2%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree1,137 (32.3%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree1,141 (32.4%)59.0
Graduate Degree422 (12.0%)54.0
Total3,521 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lincoln

32.7% of women with births in Lincoln are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 86.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lincoln
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School165 (57.7%)121 (42.3%)
High School Diploma252 (47.1%)283 (52.9%)
College or Associate's Degree672 (59.1%)465 (40.9%)
Bachelor's Degree986 (86.4%)155 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree293 (69.4%)129 (30.6%)
Total2,370 (67.3%)1,151 (32.7%)

Income in Lincoln

Income Overview in Lincoln

Per Capita Income in Lincoln is $37,210, while median incomes of families and households are $91,236 and $67,846 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income290,531$37,210
Median Family Income67,409$91,236
Mean Family Income67,409$113,760
Median Household Income118,332$67,846
Mean Household Income118,332$90,428
Income Deficit67,409$10,745
Wage / Income Gap (%)290,53125.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)290,53174.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index290,5310.45

Earnings by Sex in Lincoln

Average Earnings in Lincoln are $36,331, $42,171 for men and $31,589 for women, a difference of 25.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Lincoln
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male93,956 (52.8%)$42,171
Female83,940 (47.2%)$31,589
Total177,896 (100.0%)$36,331

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lincoln

The most common earnings brackets in Lincoln are $100,000+ for men (11,448 | 12.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (6,486 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lincoln
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,812 (5.1%)6,486 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,567 (3.8%)4,790 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,920 (4.2%)3,956 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,543 (2.7%)3,357 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,179 (3.4%)3,728 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,555 (2.7%)2,448 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,580 (2.8%)2,617 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,865 (2.0%)2,066 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,618 (2.8%)2,231 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,515 (2.7%)3,455 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,830 (5.1%)5,366 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,270 (5.6%)5,599 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,440 (4.7%)4,767 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,532 (4.8%)5,240 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,859 (5.2%)4,263 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,216 (5.6%)3,636 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,200 (7.7%)6,219 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,306 (6.7%)3,429 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,701 (10.3%)5,540 (6.6%)
$100,000+11,448 (12.2%)4,747 (5.7%)
Total93,956 (100.0%)83,940 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lincoln

Average earnings in Lincoln are $53,099 for men and $41,130 for women, a difference of 22.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,531, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,459. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,369, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,847.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lincoln
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,459$25,847
High School Diploma$41,202$29,686
College or Associate's Degree$52,091$35,562
Bachelor's Degree$62,237$47,221
Graduate Degree$76,531$62,369
Total$53,099$41,130

Family Income in Lincoln

Family Income Brackets in Lincoln

According to the Lincoln family income data, there are 15,706 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 876 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lincoln
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6852.5%
$10,000 to $14,9998761.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6293.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993,3034.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996,4049.5%
$50,000 to $74,99911,79717.5%
$75,000 to $99,99910,24615.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915,70623.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997,41511.0%
$200,000+7,28010.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lincoln

4-person families (11,304 | 16.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lincoln with $110,748 per family, while 2-person families (32,754 | 48.6%) have the highest median income of $40,660 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lincoln
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32,754 (48.6%)$81,319
3-Person Families14,096 (20.9%)$92,836
4-Person Families11,304 (16.8%)$110,748
5-Person Families5,698 (8.5%)$109,115
6-Person Families2,640 (3.9%)$96,092
7+ Person Families917 (1.4%)$83,450
Total67,409 (100.0%)$91,236

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lincoln

The median family income in Lincoln is $91,236, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,237) having the highest median family income of $132,323, while families with 1 earner (18,485) have the lowest median family income of $58,293, accounting for 12.2% and 27.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lincoln
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,646 (11.3%)$64,939
1 Earner18,485 (27.4%)$58,293
2 Earners33,041 (49.0%)$108,440
3+ Earners8,237 (12.2%)$132,323
Total67,409 (100.0%)$91,236

Household Income in Lincoln

Household Income Brackets in Lincoln

With 21,891 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lincoln, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3,668 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lincoln
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,5624.7%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6683.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998,1656.9%
$25,000 to $34,99910,2958.7%
$35,000 to $49,99915,38313.0%
$50,000 to $74,99921,89118.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916,21113.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919,76116.7%
$150,000 to $199,9998,9937.6%
$200,000+8,4027.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lincoln

The median household income in Lincoln is $67,846, with the highest median household income of $84,463 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 36,154 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,221, with 13,613 households (11.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lincoln
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,613 (11.5%)$38,221
25 to 44 Years42,157 (35.6%)$73,816
45 to 64 Years36,154 (30.5%)$84,463
65+ Years26,408 (22.3%)$61,837
Total118,332 (100.0%)$67,846

Poverty in Lincoln

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln

With 11.8% poverty level for males and 13.8% for females among the residents of Lincoln, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,423 males (27.5%) and 6,685 females (34.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,203 (13.6%)1,285 (16.1%)
5 Years197 (11.4%)342 (17.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,388 (12.7%)1,094 (11.1%)
12 to 14 Years770 (14.9%)711 (13.3%)
15 Years168 (8.4%)234 (13.2%)
16 and 17 Years668 (18.8%)303 (8.5%)
18 to 24 Years5,423 (27.5%)6,685 (34.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,014 (9.6%)2,585 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,281 (7.0%)1,579 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,019 (6.6%)1,231 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,254 (8.6%)1,383 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years552 (4.9%)978 (7.5%)
75 Years and over391 (6.2%)712 (7.7%)
Total16,328 (11.8%)19,122 (13.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln

According to the poverty statistics in Lincoln, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,628 (86.4%)6,699 (83.9%)
5 Years1,525 (88.6%)1,563 (82.1%)
6 to 11 Years9,546 (87.3%)8,725 (88.9%)
12 to 14 Years4,407 (85.1%)4,624 (86.7%)
15 Years1,825 (91.6%)1,546 (86.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,887 (81.2%)3,245 (91.5%)
18 to 24 Years14,292 (72.5%)12,853 (65.8%)
25 to 34 Years19,036 (90.4%)16,702 (86.6%)
35 to 44 Years17,049 (93.0%)16,057 (91.0%)
45 to 54 Years14,317 (93.4%)13,117 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years13,378 (91.4%)14,003 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,697 (95.1%)12,096 (92.5%)
75 Years and over5,956 (93.8%)8,552 (92.3%)
Total122,543 (88.2%)119,782 (86.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lincoln

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lincoln show that 3.8% or 1,950 of the total 50,792 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.6%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 522 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lincoln
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children28,189 (98.2%)522 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children15,157 (94.9%)813 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children5,150 (90.6%)536 (9.4%)
5 or more Children346 (81.4%)79 (18.6%)
Total48,842 (96.2%)1,950 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lincoln

According to the poverty data in Lincoln, 11.3% or 586 single-father households and 20.8% or 2,378 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 338 households (13.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (62.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lincoln
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children234 (10.7%)211 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children338 (13.8%)1,709 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children14 (2.8%)389 (37.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)69 (62.7%)
Total586 (11.3%)2,378 (20.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lincoln

The poverty data for Lincoln shows that 1,950 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 2,964 of the single-parent households (17.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (18.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 household (43.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lincoln
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children522 (1.8%)445 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children813 (5.1%)2,047 (22.3%)
3 or 4 Children536 (9.4%)403 (25.8%)
5 or more Children79 (18.6%)69 (43.4%)
Total1,950 (3.8%)2,964 (17.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Lincoln

Employment by Class of Employer in Lincoln

Among the 157,701 employed individuals in Lincoln, private company employees (100,591 | 63.8%), not-for-profit organizations (16,228 | 10.3%), and state government employees (14,955 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lincoln
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees100,59163.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,2553.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,7244.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations16,22810.3%
Local Government Employees9,5296.0%
State Government Employees14,9559.5%
Federal Government Employees3,2722.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1470.1%
Total157,701100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lincoln

According to the labor force statistics for Lincoln, out of the total population over 16 years of age (233,798), 70.9% or 165,763 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 5,470 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.7% or 16,519 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.2% or 1,092 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lincoln
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,709 (56.6%)1,092 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Years29,184 (82.9%)1,284 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years19,633 (86.8%)628 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years16,519 (87.7%)446 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years31,950 (86.4%)639 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years26,191 (86.9%)707 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years11,720 (79.7%)152 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years10,947 (69.6%)361 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,687 (31.4%)131 (1.7%)
75 Years and over1,327 (8.2%)44 (3.3%)
Total165,763 (70.9%)5,470 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lincoln

According to labor force statistics for Lincoln, 84.2% of individuals (117,044) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (139,007) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 2,926 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.3% or 53,905 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.0% or 268 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lincoln
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,703 (66.6%)403 (4.0%)
High School Diploma19,553 (74.7%)864 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree36,817 (84.2%)1,137 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher53,905 (91.3%)1,122 (1.9%)
Total117,044 (84.2%)3,475 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lincoln

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lincoln are Community & Social Service (20,622 | 12.9%), Management (15,845 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (12,728 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,115 | 7.0%), and Business & Financial (10,305 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lincoln

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lincoln, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.9%), Computers & Mathematics (76.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (63.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lincoln
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,758 (61.6%)6,087 (38.4%)
Business & Financial4,611 (44.8%)5,694 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,478 (76.3%)2,637 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics4,501 (76.3%)1,395 (23.7%)
Architecture & Engineering2,461 (87.9%)340 (12.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,516 (62.7%)902 (37.3%)
Community & Social Service 8,218 (39.9%)12,404 (60.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,189 (38.2%)1,928 (61.9%)
Legal Services & Support517 (46.5%)594 (53.5%)
Education Instruction & Library4,605 (36.2%)8,123 (63.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,907 (52.0%)1,759 (48.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,128 (22.5%)7,341 (77.5%)
Health Technologists1,570 (22.4%)5,426 (77.6%)
Total (Category)33,193 (49.3%)34,163 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lincoln are Food Preparation & Serving (8,923 | 5.6%), Personal Care & Service (5,997 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (5,081 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,594 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (2,954 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Lincoln

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lincoln, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.0%), Security & Protection (72.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.0%), Healthcare Support (82.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lincoln
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support884 (17.4%)4,197 (82.6%)
Security & Protection2,134 (72.2%)820 (27.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,119 (70.7%)464 (29.3%)
Law Enforcement1,015 (74.0%)356 (26.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,014 (45.0%)4,909 (55.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,933 (63.8%)1,661 (36.2%)
Personal Care & Service957 (16.0%)5,040 (84.0%)
Total (Category)10,922 (39.7%)16,627 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lincoln are Office & Administration (18,902 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (14,587 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lincoln

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lincoln
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,838 (53.7%)6,749 (46.3%)
Office & Administration5,498 (29.1%)13,404 (70.9%)
Total (Category)13,336 (39.8%)20,153 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lincoln are Construction & Extraction (7,508 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,036 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (757 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lincoln

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lincoln
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry501 (66.2%)256 (33.8%)
Construction & Extraction7,252 (96.6%)256 (3.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,924 (97.2%)112 (2.8%)
Total (Category)11,677 (94.9%)624 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lincoln are Production (9,874 | 6.2%), Material Moving (5,014 | 3.1%), and Transportation (4,410 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lincoln

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lincoln
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,014 (71.0%)2,860 (29.0%)
Transportation3,993 (90.5%)417 (9.5%)
Material Moving4,075 (81.3%)939 (18.7%)
Total (Category)15,082 (78.1%)4,216 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln

Employment Industries in Lincoln

The major employment industries in Lincoln include Health Care & Social Assistance (22,921 | 14.3%), Educational Services (20,008 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (18,382 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (14,386 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (10,918 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Lincoln

Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln

The Lincoln industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (84.6%), and Wholesale Trade (78.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Educational Services (60.9%), and Finance & Insurance (56.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,498 (73.6%)537 (26.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction56 (54.4%)47 (45.6%)
Construction9,541 (90.3%)1,026 (9.7%)
Manufacturing10,614 (73.8%)3,772 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade2,314 (78.1%)648 (21.9%)
Retail Trade10,116 (55.0%)8,266 (45.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,985 (84.6%)911 (15.4%)
Utilities708 (64.8%)385 (35.2%)
Information1,893 (65.1%)1,013 (34.9%)
Finance & Insurance4,777 (43.8%)6,141 (56.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing850 (44.8%)1,049 (55.2%)
Professional & Scientific6,002 (57.3%)4,473 (42.7%)
Enterprise Management34 (57.6%)25 (42.4%)
Administrative & Support3,298 (59.9%)2,209 (40.1%)
Educational Services7,820 (39.1%)12,188 (60.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,340 (23.3%)17,581 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,728 (54.4%)1,447 (45.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,373 (47.4%)4,855 (52.6%)
Public Administration4,729 (48.5%)5,025 (51.5%)
Total84,210 (52.6%)75,783 (47.4%)

Education in Lincoln

School Enrollment in Lincoln

The most common levels of schooling among the 87,093 students in Lincoln are college / undergraduate (29,558 | 33.9%), high school (14,341 | 16.5%), and elementary school (14,218 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Lincoln
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,4935.2%
Kindergarten3,1523.6%
Elementary School14,21816.3%
Middle School14,11316.2%
High School14,34116.5%
College / Undergraduate29,55833.9%
Graduate / Professional7,2188.3%
Total87,093100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lincoln

Out of a total of 87,093 students who are enrolled in schools in Lincoln, 14,109 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 72,984 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,577 (47.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,217 (90.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lincoln
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,714 (52.1%)1,577 (47.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,012 (78.9%)3,486 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,356 (86.0%)2,507 (14.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,367 (88.2%)1,251 (11.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,217 (90.9%)920 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16,809 (87.2%)2,465 (12.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,211 (85.0%)922 (15.0%)
35 Years and over2,317 (70.7%)962 (29.3%)
Total72,984 (83.8%)14,109 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lincoln

Business (15,590 | 19.3%), education (10,940 | 13.5%), science & technology (7,712 | 9.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (6,863 | 8.5%), and arts & humanities (6,287 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 80,808 individuals in Lincoln who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lincoln
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,8223.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,8638.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7373.4%
Psychology4,1835.2%
Social Sciences4,9006.1%
Engineering4,2485.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies6430.8%
Science & Technology7,7129.5%
Business15,59019.3%
Education10,94013.5%
Literature & Languages3,6154.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,0143.7%
Visual & Performing Arts3,5054.3%
Communications3,7494.6%
Arts & Humanities6,2877.8%
Total80,808100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lincoln

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lincoln

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lincoln are males with 2 vehicles (36,425, accounting for 44.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,490, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lincoln
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,106 (2.6%)1,471 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle16,740 (20.5%)17,270 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles36,425 (44.5%)31,490 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles15,572 (19.0%)13,389 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles7,592 (9.3%)6,501 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles3,398 (4.2%)2,392 (3.3%)
Total81,833 (100.0%)72,513 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lincoln

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lincoln are 15 to 19 minutes (34,811 commuters, 24.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (30,015 commuters, 20.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (26,097 commuters, 18.2%).
Commute Time in Lincoln
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,2503.0%
5 to 9 Minutes19,77213.8%
10 to 14 Minutes30,01520.9%
15 to 19 Minutes34,81124.2%
20 to 24 Minutes26,09718.2%
25 to 29 Minutes7,1905.0%
30 to 34 Minutes10,5707.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1880.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5741.1%
45 to 59 Minutes3,8892.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7431.9%
90 or more Minutes1,5941.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Lincoln

The most common commute times in Lincoln are 15 to 19 minutes (18,059 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16,752 commuters, 25.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lincoln
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,799 (2.3%)2,451 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,230 (13.3%)9,542 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes16,229 (21.1%)13,786 (20.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes18,059 (23.5%)16,752 (25.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,608 (17.7%)12,489 (18.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,117 (5.4%)3,073 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,931 (7.7%)4,639 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes563 (0.7%)625 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes953 (1.2%)621 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,593 (3.4%)1,296 (1.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,726 (2.2%)1,017 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,010 (1.3%)584 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lincoln

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lincoln are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (13,560, 17.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (12,636, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lincoln
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,534 (3.3%)1,323 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,309 (3.0%)1,093 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,422 (4.4%)2,510 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,837 (7.6%)3,205 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,291 (10.8%)5,702 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,907 (14.2%)10,160 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,560 (17.6%)12,636 (18.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,448 (9.7%)8,039 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,604 (4.7%)4,310 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,859 (5.0%)3,892 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,697 (2.2%)2,747 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,391 (1.8%)797 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,668 (8.7%)5,257 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,291 (6.9%)5,204 (7.8%)
Total76,818 (100.0%)66,875 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lincoln

Occupancy by Ownership in Lincoln

Of the total 118,332 dwellings in Lincoln, owner-occupied units account for 66,654 (56.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 51,678 (43.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lincoln
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66,65456.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51,67843.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units118,332100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lincoln

Occupancy by Household Size in Lincoln
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37,93932.1%
2-Person Household39,94833.8%
3-Person Household16,67614.1%
4+ Person Household23,76920.1%
Total Housing Units118,332100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lincoln

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lincoln
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,855 (39.2%)23,084 (60.9%)
2-Person Household25,227 (63.1%)14,721 (36.8%)
3-Person Household9,984 (59.9%)6,692 (40.1%)
4+ Person Household16,588 (69.8%)7,181 (30.2%)
Total Housing Units66,654 (56.3%)51,678 (43.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lincoln

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lincoln
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,726 (42.9%)3,624 (57.1%)
High School Diploma10,426 (47.9%)11,318 (52.0%)
College/Associate Degree21,159 (52.4%)19,224 (47.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,343 (64.9%)17,512 (35.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lincoln

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lincoln
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35,32829.8%
35 to 44 Years20,44217.3%
45 to 54 Years17,63114.9%
55 to 64 Years18,52315.7%
65 to 74 Years15,51913.1%
75 to 84 Years7,1996.1%
85 Years and Over3,6903.1%
Total118,332100.0%

Housing Finances in Lincoln

Median Income by Occupancy in Lincoln

Median Income by Occupancy in Lincoln
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied66,654 (56.3%)$95,299
Renter-Occupied51,678 (43.7%)$43,629
Average118,332 (100.0%)$67,846

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lincoln

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lincoln
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000861 (1.3%)2,450 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999558 (0.8%)1,690 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999773 (1.2%)2,909 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,078 (1.6%)2,898 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,108 (1.7%)3,133 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,292 (4.9%)7,027 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,945 (8.9%)9,404 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,997 (16.5%)10,891 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,582 (15.9%)5,651 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,007 (24.0%)3,709 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more15,453 (23.2%)1,916 (3.7%)
Total66,654 (100.0%)51,678 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lincoln

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lincoln
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,745 (2.6%)506 (1.0%)
$300 to $4994,841 (7.3%)1,763 (3.4%)
$500 to $79912,498 (18.8%)11,654 (22.6%)
$800 to $9996,324 (9.5%)11,420 (22.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,453 (26.2%)17,555 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,190 (18.3%)5,537 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,020 (9.0%)1,206 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,547 (3.8%)216 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more3,036 (4.5%)578 (1.1%)
Total66,654 (100.0%)51,678 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lincoln

Housing Structures in Lincoln

Housing Structures in Lincoln
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached67,45557.0%
Single Unit, Attached10,1768.6%
2 Unit Apartments3,7073.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,6263.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4325.4%
10 or more Apartments25,17121.3%
Mobile Home / Other1,7651.5%
Total118,332100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lincoln

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lincoln
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached57,606 (85.4%)9,849 (14.6%)
Single Unit, Attached6,545 (64.3%)3,631 (35.7%)
2 Unit Apartments474 (12.8%)3,233 (87.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments207 (5.7%)3,419 (94.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111 (1.7%)6,321 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments705 (2.8%)24,466 (97.2%)
Mobile Home / Other1,006 (57.0%)759 (43.0%)
Total66,654 (56.3%)51,678 (43.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lincoln

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lincoln
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room154 (0.2%)2,510 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,228 (1.8%)16,595 (32.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,497 (21.7%)20,572 (39.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms22,470 (33.7%)8,171 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms28,305 (42.5%)3,830 (7.4%)
Total66,654 (100.0%)51,678 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lincoln

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lincoln
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52,208 (78.3%)23,386 (45.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas757 (1.1%)1,112 (2.1%)
Electricity13,310 (20.0%)26,830 (51.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene53 (0.1%)65 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)11 (0.0%)
All other Fuels217 (0.3%)134 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used101 (0.2%)140 (0.3%)
Total66,654 (100.0%)51,678 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lincoln

Household Vehicle Usage in Lincoln
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,072 (1.6%)5,366 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle16,283 (24.4%)25,537 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles31,384 (47.1%)15,027 (29.1%)
3 or more Vehicles17,915 (26.9%)5,748 (11.1%)
Total66,654 (100.0%)51,678 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lincoln

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lincoln

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,93242,722
Median Property Value$226,200$232,400
Median Household Income$76,544$11,471
Monthly Housing Costs$647$3,001
Real Estate Taxes$3,706$1,171

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lincoln

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lincoln
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,301 (5.4%)988 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,313 (5.5%)1,060 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,747 (61.6%)28,186 (66.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,262 (22.0%)9,844 (23.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999749 (3.1%)1,930 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999299 (1.3%)443 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more261 (1.1%)271 (0.6%)
Total23,932 (100.0%)42,722 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lincoln

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lincoln
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000803 (3.4%)698 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,766 (7.4%)616 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,904 (8.0%)1,193 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,787 (11.7%)1,388 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,420 (18.5%)3,158 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,576 (14.9%)6,577 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,694 (19.6%)7,006 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more3,982 (16.6%)11,313 (26.5%)
Total23,932 (100.0%)42,722 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lincoln

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lincoln
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,665 (32.0%)106,277 (248.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,269 (22.0%)16,658 (39.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,336 (13.9%)13,077 (30.6%)
4.0x or more7,361 (30.8%)6,002 (14.1%)
Total23,932 (100.0%)42,722 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lincoln

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lincoln
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,310 (5.5%)188 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,089 (4.5%)1,022 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,49920,252 (84.6%)1,900 (4.4%)
Total23,932 (100.0%)42,722 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lincoln

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,146 (96.4%)761 (3.6%)
6 to 18 Years45,933 (95.5%)2,174 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years40,928 (89.1%)5,016 (10.9%)
26 to 34 Years31,638 (88.7%)4,038 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years32,445 (90.6%)3,370 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years27,208 (91.7%)2,461 (8.3%)
55 to 64 Years27,880 (92.9%)2,132 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years24,186 (99.4%)137 (0.6%)
75 Years and older15,560 (99.7%)51 (0.3%)
Total265,924 (93.0%)20,140 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lincoln

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lincoln
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,146 (96.4%)761 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen45,933 (95.5%)2,174 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,928 (89.1%)5,016 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lincoln

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lincoln
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00025,323 (87.5%)3,629 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99943,082 (90.0%)4,766 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99943,695 (90.7%)4,490 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99939,161 (93.5%)2,730 (6.5%)
$100,000 and over106,937 (96.5%)3,842 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,633 (31.7%)14,255 (68.2%)
6 to 18 Years14,030 (29.2%)34,133 (71.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,623 (7.9%)38,208 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,251 (11.9%)28,190 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,933 (11.0%)29,508 (82.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,012 (10.2%)25,367 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,457 (14.8%)24,779 (82.6%)
65 to 74 Years22,844 (93.9%)14,925 (61.4%)
75 Years and over15,447 (99.0%)10,341 (66.2%)
Total78,230 (27.4%)219,706 (76.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lincoln

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lincoln
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (0.5%)58 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,661 (7.0%)887 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,975 (6.7%)3,356 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,864 (12.2%)5,391 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,674 (23.8%)2,612 (20.0%)
75 Years and over2,695 (42.5%)4,310 (46.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lincoln

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years78 (0.3%)159 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years563 (1.3%)130 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,966 (4.1%)946 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,506 (13.4%)648 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,758 (27.7%)1,742 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.1%)58 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years246 (1.0%)139 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years268 (0.6%)405 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years805 (1.7%)1,121 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years331 (2.9%)431 (3.3%)
75 Years and over471 (7.4%)929 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,377 (5.8%)561 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,151 (4.9%)2,525 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,299 (4.8%)1,910 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years430 (3.8%)483 (3.7%)
75 Years and over430 (6.8%)1,172 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years138 (0.6%)84 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years391 (0.9%)285 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,540 (5.3%)2,701 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,228 (10.9%)1,629 (12.5%)
75 Years and over1,334 (21.0%)3,019 (32.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years243 (1.0%)154 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years323 (0.7%)152 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years915 (1.9%)875 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years328 (2.9%)524 (4.0%)
75 Years and over549 (8.6%)1,020 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Lincoln

Computing Device Access in Lincoln

Computing Device Access in Lincoln
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99,07283.7%
Smartphone106,97790.4%
Tablet78,24266.1%
No Computing Device4,7814.0%
Total118,332100.0%

Internet Access in Lincoln

Internet Access in Lincoln
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2030.2%
Broadband Home96,62881.7%
Cellular Data Only9,0217.6%
Satellite Internet4,9844.2%
No Internet10,0918.5%
Total118,332100.0%

Lincoln Summary

Lincoln, Nebraska is the capital of the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, about 50 miles southwest of Omaha. The city is home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the state's flagship university, and is the second-largest city in the state.

History

Lincoln was founded in 1856 as the village of Lancaster, and was later renamed for President Abraham Lincoln. The city was chosen as the state capital in 1867, and was incorporated in 1869. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and by the 1920s it had become a major industrial center. The city was also a major center for the railroad industry, and was home to several major railroads.

Geography

Lincoln is located in the southeastern part of the state, about 50 miles southwest of Omaha. The city is situated on the banks of the Platte River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 94.3 square miles, of which 92.9 square miles is land and 1.4 square miles is water.

Economy

Lincoln has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and government. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the state government, and several large corporations. The city is also a major center for the insurance industry, and is home to several major insurance companies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Lincoln had a population of 258,379. The city has a population density of 2,741 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 81.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,919, and the median income for a family was $56,845. The per capita income for the city was $24,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lincoln?
Total Population of Lincoln is 290,531.
What is the Total Male Population of Lincoln?
Total Male Population of Lincoln is 146,428.
What is the Total Female Population of Lincoln?
Total Female Population of Lincoln is 144,103.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lincoln?
There are 101.61 Males per 100 Females in Lincoln.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lincoln?
There are 98.41 Females per 100 Males in Lincoln.
What is the Median Population Age in Lincoln?
Median Population Age in Lincoln is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lincoln
Average Family Size in Lincoln is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lincoln
Average Household Size in Lincoln is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lincoln?
Per Capita income in Lincoln is $37,210.
What is the Median Family Income in Lincoln?
Median Family Income in Lincoln is $91,236.
What is the Median Household income in Lincoln?
Median Household Income in Lincoln is $67,846.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln?
Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln is 25.1%.
Women in Lincoln earn 74.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lincoln?
Family Income Deficit in Lincoln is $10,745.
Families that are below poverty line in Lincoln earn $10,745 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lincoln?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lincoln is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lincoln?
There are 165,763 People in the Labor Forcein in Lincoln.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lincoln?
70.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lincoln.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lincoln?
Unemployment Rate in Lincoln is 3.3%.