Demographics in Lincoln, NE

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lincoln?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

291,932

Male

146,855

50.3%

Female

145,077

49.7%

Median Age

33.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.9%

Black

4.2%

Hispanic

8.8%

Asian

4.5%

Two or More

7.4%

Other

2.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.5%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

9.2%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

37.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lincoln, NE has a population of 291,932 with a median age of 33.4. The racial makeup is 80.9% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 4.5% Asian. About 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.2%.