Living in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Lincoln, NE Crime Report
9,352
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,240.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
26.17%
Above National Average
Above National Average
Lincoln, NE Cost Of Living
93
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Lincoln, Nebraska Info Snack
Lincoln (pronounced /lkn/) is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 93.46 square miles (242.06 km2) with a population of 280,364 in 2016. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 348,720 people, making it the 105th-largest combined statistical area in the United States.
Population
280,849
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$161,200
Median Income
$55,224
Median Rent
$822
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Map Of Lincoln, NE
Population over time in Lincoln
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 280,849 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 277,315 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 273,018 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 269,726 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 265,811 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 262,365 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 259,218 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 256,189 | 1.2% |
| 2009 | 253,035 | - |
| Crime/100k | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 362.1 | 284.8 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 2.1 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 56.1 | 39.2 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 205.8 | 179.4 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2878.5 | 2079.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 409.6 | 271.9 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 2319.6 | 1555.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 149.3 | 252.6 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln
| Race | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 79.4% | 61.1% |
| African American | 4.3% | 4.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 10.7% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Lincoln, Nebraska
| Income | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 4.5% | 7.0% |
Gender in Lincoln
| Gender | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25
| Education | Lincoln | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
