Lincoln, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Lincoln, Nebraska Summary

Life in Lincoln research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln:

  • The population in Lincoln is 289,136.

  • The median home value in Lincoln is $193,800.

  • The median income in Lincoln is $62,566.

  • The cost of living in Lincoln is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lincoln is $920.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln is 13.0%.

Lincoln SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9

Lincoln, NE Crime Report

9,477
Total Crimes
3,224.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
38.72%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Lincoln
/ 100k People
Nebraska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 9,477 3,224.2 2,243.2 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,123 382.1 334.1 369.8
Murder 11 3.7 3.6 6.3
Robbery 145 49.3 41.2 66.1
Aggravated Assault 728 247.7 229.3 268.2
Property Crime 8,354 2,842.1 1,909.2 1,954.4
Burglary 879 299.0 229.9 269.8
Larceny 6,633 2,256.6 1,418.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 842 286.5 260.5 282.7

Lincoln, NE Cost Of Living

95
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Lincoln Nebraska National Average
Overall 95 91 100
Services 100 95 100
Groceries 97 96 100
Health 109 99 100
Housing 82 80 100
Transportation 103 99 100
Utilities 88 86 100

Lincoln, NE Photos

Lincoln Articles

Rankings for Lincoln in Nebraska

Map Of Lincoln, NE

Best Places Around Lincoln

1

Ceresco, NE
Population 1,317

2

Hickman, NE
Population 2,552

3

Waverly, NE
Population 4,208

4

Eagle, NE
Population 1,038

5

Milford, NE
Population 2,547

6

Crete, NE
Population 7,224

Population over time in Lincoln

Year Population % Change
2021 286,388 2.0%
2020 280,849 1.3%
2019 277,315 1.6%
2018 273,018 1.2%
2017 269,726 1.5%
2016 265,811 1.3%
2015 262,365 1.2%
2014 259,218 1.2%
2013 256,189 1.2%
2012 253,035 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln

White
78.4% (226,623)
African American
4.0% (11,684)
American Indian
0.4% (1,170)
Asian
4.5% (13,116)
Hawaiian
0.1% (191)
Other
0.3% (779)
Two Or More
4.2% (12,208)
Hispanic
8.1% (23,365)
Race Lincoln NE USA
White 78.4% 77.7% 59.4%
African American 4.0% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 4.5% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 8.1% 11.5% 18.4%

Gender in Lincoln

Female
49.6% (143,404)
Male
50.4% (145,732)
Gender Lincoln NE USA
Female 49.6% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 50.2% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (8,674)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (11,565)
High School / GED
21.0% (60,718)
Some College
21.0% (60,718)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (31,804)
Bachelor's Degree
25.0% (72,284)
Master's Degree
10.0% (28,913)
Professional Degree
2.0% (5,782)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (8,674)
Education Lincoln NE USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 21.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lincoln, Nebraska

Less than $10,000
5.0% (1,443,915)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (997,397)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (2,289,492)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (2,833,414)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (3,771,177)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.2% (5,852,194)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (3,598,235)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (4,653,528)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (1,775,387)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (1,698,856)
Income Lincoln NE USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 7.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.5% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 18.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 17.0% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 6.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 6.2% 9.5%

Articles About Nebraska

Enjoy The Snack?