Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

174,624

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

30.6

0.99% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.8%

1.12% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$63,223

2.43% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE is home to a population of 175k people, from which 94.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 10.4% of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (18.1k people).

In 2024, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE are Spanish (10,255 households), Vietnamese (3,104 households), and Arabic (2,398 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,421

Women

49.5%

88,249

Men

50.5%

The resident population of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE in 2024 was 174,670 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

94.5%

2024 Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.5% of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 2.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.3k ± 820
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.24k ± 710

10.9%

Hispanic Population

19.1k people

10.9% of the people in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE are hispanic (19.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,241 ± 1,385 people
Vietnam
2,062 ± 1,108 people
Iraq
1,968 ± 1,083 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 3,241 Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,062 and Iraq with 1,968.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.8k people

As of 2024, 10.4% of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE residents (18.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,255 households (6.24%)
Vietnamese
3,104 households (1.89%)
Arabic
2,398 households (1.46%)

15.2% of the households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was Spanish. 6.24% of the households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,196 ± 359
Vietnam
1,976 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
1,292 ± 287

Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE.

Health

92.6% of the population of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 54.1% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 9.69% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 32.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.36%

Uninsured

54.1%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

9.69%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE declined by 4.64% from 7.72% to 7.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE employs 94.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,461 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,215 people), and Construction (5,509 people), and the highest paying industries were Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($306,994), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($125,289), and Scientific research & development services ($117,233).

Males in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,397. The income inequality in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,541

Women

47.2%

49,741

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE in 2024 was 94,282 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

94.3k

2024 Value

−0.662%

1 Year decline

± −0.662%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.662%, from 94.9k employees to 94.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, are Customer service representatives (2,172 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,153 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,104 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

94.3k

2024 Value

−0.662%

1 Year decline

± −0.662%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −0.662%, from 94.9k employees to 94.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,461 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,215 people), and Construction (5,509 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,990

Median earning men ± $1,986

$34,771

Median earning women ± $1,411

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,631), Public Administration ($61,999), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,529).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,325), and Wholesale Trade ($47,905).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

2.25%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

Education

The student population of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 17,892 male students and 19,128 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE are White (6,356 and 80%), Hispanic or Latino (668 and 8.4%), Two or More Races (315 and 3.96%), and Asian (284 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska-Lincoln (5,773 and 68.9%), Southeast Community College Area (2,054 and 24.5%), and Nebraska Wesleyan University (424 and 5.06%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (505 and 6.03%), General Psychology (332 and 3.97%), and General Biological Sciences (206 and 2.46%).

The median tuition costs are $42,274 for private four year colleges, and $8,250 and $26,400 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 37,020 (48.3% men and 51.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 37,020 students enrolled in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,715 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
307 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
292 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
198 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was General Psychology with 307 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
5,773 degrees awarded
Southeast Community College Area
2,054 degrees awarded
Nebraska Wesleyan University
424 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska-Lincoln with 5,773 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 4,231 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, which is 1.02 times more than the 4,142 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,356 degrees mean that there were 9.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 668 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,274) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,184) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,889) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.38% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE in 2024 were Some college (38.5k), High School or Equivalent (32.6k), and Bachelors Degree (28.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was $236,900 in 2024, which is 0.712 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $222,200 to $236,900, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE is 49.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$236,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,326

$36,348

Median Property Taxes

±$1,309

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.9%

Homeownership

2024

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 49.9% of the housing units in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,223

Median Household Income

± $2,036

72.8k

Number of Households

± 2,242

In 2024, the median household income of the 72.8k households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE grew to $63,223 from the previous year's value of $61,724.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE

0.44

2023 Wage GINI in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE

In 2024, the income inequality in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.41% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Worked At Home (9.98%)
Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2024, 73.6% of workers in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.98%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.993% of the workforce in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE (26.1k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lancaster County--Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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