Population 33,802 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Lincoln County is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.41, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Lincoln County than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Nebraska counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only seven of 93.
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 Lincoln County
Renters in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Lincoln County rent their homes (34.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Lincoln County than nationally: 12.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Lincoln County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $690 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $898 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lincoln County pays $898 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $312 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 Lincoln County
Bachelor's degrees in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lincoln County: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lincoln County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 2.24 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 1969 | $898 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Keith County | 2.05 | 47.6 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1969 | $800 | 23.7% | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| Deuel County | 2.20 | 51.6 | 5.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | 1945 | $822 | 25.4% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Sherman County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 6.0% | 24.6% | 24.0% | 1955 | $779 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.12 | 43.3 | 7.2% | 33.3% | 9.3% | 1960 | $874 | 23.5% | 92.2% | 3.7% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Merrick County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $842 | 19.0% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Kimball County | 2.13 | 49.3 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 15.6% | 1950 | $899 | 15.0% | 88.0% | 0.6% |
| Polk County | 2.44 | 45.0 | 6.1% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1957 | $730 | 20.3% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Butler County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 1964 | $901 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Laramie County | 2.36 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 29.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,304 | 32.5% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Geneva County, AL · St. Bernard Parish, LA · Snyder County, PA · Smyth County, VA · Siskiyou County, CA · Sioux County, IA · Gilmer County, GA · Giles County, TN · Gibson County, IN · St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
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 Lincoln 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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