Lancaster County Summary

Life in Lancaster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County:

  • The population in Lancaster County is 322,063.

  • The median home value in Lancaster County is $276,112.

  • The median income in Lancaster County is $70,387.

  • The median rent in Lancaster County is $997.

  • The unemployment rate in Lancaster County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Lancaster County is 11.8%.

  • The average high in Lancaster County is 71.5° and there are 72.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lancaster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Population 290,531

Waverly, NE Population 4,289

Hickman, NE Population 2,697

Bennet, NE Population 1,098

Walton, NE Population 474

Firth, NE Population 469

Malcolm, NE Population 466

Hallam, NE Population 274

Raymond, NE Population 256

Panama, NE Population 253

Yankee Hill, NE Population 221

Roca, NE Population 159

Denton, NE Population 152

Davey, NE Population 149

Sprague, NE Population 91

Map Of Lancaster County

Lancaster County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Lancaster County is 71.5°.

  • There are 73.83 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 72.3 inches of rain each year with 8.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:53 hours of sun each day in Lancaster County.

StatLancaster County
Mean High71.5
Nice Days73.83
Rainfall72.3
Snowfall8.5
Sunny_hours5:53
71.5°
Average High
72.3
Inches of Rain

Lancaster County Photos

Skyline Of Downtown Lincolnc Nebraskac Usa
Source: Wikipedia User Hanyou23 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Arrow Sportc Lincoln Airportc Lincolnc Nebraskac Usa
Source: Wikipedia User Hanyou23 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Nighttime Skyline Of Downtown Lincolnc Nebraskac Usa C From Arnold Heights Park
Source: Wikipedia User Hanyou23 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Iss Lincolnc Nebraska
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View Of South Lincoln
Source: Wikipedia User Collinulness | CC BY-SA 3.0
August  Sky In Lincolnc
Source: Wikipedia User CrunchySkies | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lancaster County Demographics

Population over time in Lancaster County

The current population in Lancaster County is 322,063. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 320,301 1.4%
2021 315,976 0.9%
2020 313,158 -

Gender in Lancaster County

  • Lancaster County is 49.5% female with 159,558 female residents.

  • Lancaster County is 50.5% male with 162,505 male residents.

Female
49.5% (159,558)
Male
50.5% (162,505)
Gender Lancaster County NE USA
Female 49.5% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster County

Lancaster County is:

  • 79.6% White with 256,351 White residents.

  • 3.6% African American with 11,701 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,067 American Indian residents.

  • 4.1% Asian with 13,225 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 202 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 861 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 13,866 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.7% Hispanic with 24,790 Hispanic residents.

White
79.6% (256,351)
African American
3.6% (11,701)
American Indian
0.3% (1,067)
Asian
4.1% (13,225)
Hawaiian
0.1% (202)
Other
0.3% (861)
Two Or More
4.3% (13,866)
Hispanic
7.7% (24,790)

Table: Lancaster County By Race

Race Lancaster County NE USA
White 79.6% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 3.6% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 4.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.7% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Lancaster County, Nebraska

  • 4.4% of households in Lancaster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Lancaster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Lancaster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Lancaster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Lancaster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Lancaster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Lancaster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Lancaster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lancaster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lancaster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (14,175)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (9,443)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (21,359)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (27,080)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (40,695)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (57,831)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (44,100)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (56,283)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (26,222)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (24,870)
Income Lancaster County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (6,441)
9-12th Grade
4% (12,882)
High School / GED
21% (67,633)
Some College
20% (64,412)
Associate's Degree
12% (38,647)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (83,736)
Master's Degree
10% (32,206)
Professional Degree
2% (6,441)
Doctorate Degree
3% (9,661)
Education Lancaster County NE USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 2%

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