Population 326,696 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lancaster County
Household size in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lancaster County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lancaster County is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only four are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Lancaster County than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Lancaster County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lancaster County
Renters in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lancaster County than nationally: 41.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 38.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Nebraska county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Lancaster County: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Few Nebraska counties have a lower vacancy rate: only three of 93.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Lancaster County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Nebraska overall, where the median home dates to 1975. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Few Nebraska counties have newer homes: only two of 93.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $814 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $981 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lancaster County pays $1,221 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Nebraska overall ($1,159). Rent has climbed $436 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lancaster County
Bachelor's degrees in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.5% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Lancaster County than nationally: 41.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Nebraska's 93 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lancaster County is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lancaster County
| Period | Lancaster County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lancaster County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lancaster County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 2.44 | 36.3 | 9.1% | 41.1% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,221 | 41.5% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| Seward County | 2.45 | 38.1 | 8.2% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1967 | $999 | 34.5% | 94.8% | 2.1% |
| Otoe County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 8.2% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 1968 | $887 | 26.6% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| York County | 2.37 | 38.9 | 9.3% | 24.5% | 10.5% | 1962 | $840 | 25.8% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
| Fremont County | 2.27 | 47.2 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 10.2% | 1958 | $766 | 20.8% | 92.9% | 0.8% |
| Hamilton County | 2.57 | 41.5 | 5.6% | 17.0% | 15.7% | 1970 | $877 | 30.9% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Page County | 2.27 | 45.2 | 7.5% | 29.5% | 11.7% | 1953 | $685 | 19.4% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Taylor County | 2.35 | 43.6 | 11.1% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 1951 | $802 | 16.7% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Buffalo County | 2.45 | 36.5 | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1980 | $979 | 33.9% | 93.9% | 2.3% |
| Ringgold County | 2.36 | 45.4 | 6.9% | 21.5% | 21.7% | 1962 | $802 | 24.8% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Decatur County | 2.36 | 36.9 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 15.1% | 1971 | $845 | 24.2% | 90.1% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Charleston County, SC · Anoka County, MN · Cameron County, TX · Clackamas County, OR · Butler County, OH · Bell County, TX · Collier County, FL · Brazoria County, TX · Orleans Parish, LA · Norfolk City, VA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lancaster County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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