Lancaster County, NE

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    2024 Population
    326,696
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.9%
    1.67% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,793
    2.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $275,200
    6.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    176,247
    0.93% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lancaster County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

    95.8% of the residents in Lancaster County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Lancaster County, NE are University of Nebraska-Lincoln (5,773 degrees awarded in 2024), Southeast Community College Area (2,054 degrees), and Nebraska Wesleyan University (424 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Lancaster County, NE was $275,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%.

    Most people in Lancaster County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster County, NE was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Lancaster, NE
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    Population & Diversity

    Lancaster County, NE is home to a population of 327k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.62% of Lancaster County, NE residents were born outside of the country (28.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (254k people) in Lancaster County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.8% of Lancaster County, 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, NE was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      254k ± 694
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      13.8k ± 1k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      13.3k ± 699
    8.5%
    Hispanic Population
    27.8k people

    In 2024, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (254k people) in Lancaster County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.5% of the people in Lancaster County, NE are hispanic (27.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lancaster County, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.62%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    28.2k people
    8.42%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27.2k people

    As of 2024, 8.62% of Lancaster County, NE residents (28.2k 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, NE was 8.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,310 ± 445
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,984 ± 456
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,190 ± 353

    Lancaster County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.1% of the population of Lancaster County, NE has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, NE see 1,442 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,442 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 936 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 223 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,442 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lancaster County, NE

    Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, NE see an average of 1,442 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,442 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 26.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.91%
    Uninsured
    56.4%
    Employer Coverage
    11.3%
    Medicaid
    11.5%
    Medicare
    13.4%
    Non-Group
    1.44%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster County, NE declined by 6.6% from 6.33% to 5.91%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lancaster County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.6 in Lancaster County, NE.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Lancaster County, NE.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.26% in Lancaster County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lancaster County, NE employs 176k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lancaster County, NE were Health Care & Social Assistance (25,045 people), Educational Services (22,856 people), and Retail Trade (18,938 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,781), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($74,044), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,692).

    Employment

    Occupations

    176k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,270
    0.93%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.56%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lancaster County, NE grew at a rate of 0.93%, from 175k employees to 176k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,624 people), Management Occupations (17,863 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,263 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster County, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    176k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,270
    0.93%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.56%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lancaster County, NE grew at a rate of 0.93%, from 175k employees to 176k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,045 people), Educational Services (22,856 people), and Retail Trade (18,938 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,085
    Median earning men ± $1,252
    $39,376
    Median earning women ± $1,216

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,385), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,569), and Information ($67,340).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,572), Public Administration ($51,894), and Wholesale Trade ($47,557).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 741
      Construction
    2. 631
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 597
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.49M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.12M
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $896k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lancaster County, NE awarded 8,822 degrees. The student population of Lancaster County, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 18,268 male students and 20,470 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster County, NE are White (6,644 and 79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (729 and 8.69%), Two or More Races (365 and 4.35%), and Asian (296 and 3.53%).

    The largest universities in Lancaster County, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska-Lincoln (5,773 and 65.4%), Southeast Community College Area (2,054 and 23.3%), and Nebraska Wesleyan University (424 and 4.81%).

    The most popular majors in Lancaster County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (529 and 6%), General Psychology (334 and 3.79%), and Registered Nursing (206 and 2.34%).

    The median tuition costs are $27,984 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, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 38,738 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 38,738 students enrolled in Lancaster County, NE, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,855 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      309 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      309 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      198 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lancaster County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 309 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lancaster County, NE according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
      5,773 degrees awarded
    2. Southeast Community College Area
      2,054 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster County, NE, which is 0.951 times less than the 4,522 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 6,644 degrees mean that there were 9.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 729 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,984) 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lancaster County, NE was $275,200 in 2024, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $258,900 to $275,200, a 6.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster County, NE is 58.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lancaster County, NE have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lancaster County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.372%.

    Housing

    Property

    $275,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,244
    $79,065
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,746

    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, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    58.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.9% of the housing units in Lancaster County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,793
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,721
    134k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,904

    In 2024, the median household income of the 134k households in Lancaster County, NE grew to $74,793 from the previous year's value of $72,625.

    The following chart displays the households in Lancaster County, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lancaster County, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.4%)

    In 2024, 74.2% of workers in Lancaster County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.4%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lancaster County, NE have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Lancaster County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lancaster County, 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, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lancaster County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.372%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster County, NE (37.2k out of 313k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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, 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 9% of the children was living in poverty in Lancaster County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 326 in Lancaster County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 78.7% per 100,000 population.

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