Lincoln, NE
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lincoln, Nebraska Summary
Life in Lincoln research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lincoln over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln:
The population in Lincoln is 291,932.
The median home value in Lincoln is $286,251.
The median income in Lincoln is $69,991.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lincoln is $1,045.
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Lincoln is 12.6%.
The average high in Lincoln is 62.6° and the average low is 40.2°.
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Lincoln, NE Crime Report
Crime in Lincoln summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lincoln. Key points include:
There were 8,264 total crimes in Lincoln in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 2,793.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 347.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 2,445.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lincoln is 31.83% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lincoln Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lincoln / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,264 | 2,793.7 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,029 | 347.9 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 120 | 40.6 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 713 | 241.0 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7,235 | 2,445.8 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 776 | 262.3 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,513 | 1,863.7 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 946 | 319.8 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Lincoln, NE Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lincoln summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lincoln. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lincoln is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lincoln is $286,251.
The median income in Lincoln is $69,991.
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lincoln Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lincoln | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 86 | 100 | |
Lincoln, NE Weather
The average high in Lincoln is 62.6° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 52.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.5 inches of precipitation each year with 25.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.9 |
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Lincoln Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lincoln
The current population in Lincoln is 291,932. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 291,932 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 290,531 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 289,136 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 286,388 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 283,839 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 280,849 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 277,315 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 273,018 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 269,726 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 265,811 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 262,365 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 259,218 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 256,189 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 253,035 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln
Lincoln is:
77.2% White with 225,242 White residents.
4.1% African American with 11,841 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 903 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 12,961 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 136 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 896 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 14,187 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 25,766 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 76.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.1% | 4.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 12.3% | 19.0% |
Gender in Lincoln
Lincoln is 49.7% female with 145,077 female residents.
Lincoln is 50.3% male with 146,855 male residents.
| Gender | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Lincoln completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lincoln completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Lincoln completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Lincoln completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Lincoln completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Lincoln completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Lincoln completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lincoln completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Lincoln completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lincoln, Nebraska
5.1% of households in Lincoln earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Lincoln earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Lincoln earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Lincoln earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Lincoln earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Lincoln earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Lincoln earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Lincoln earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Lincoln earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in Lincoln earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 9.0% | 12.6% |
