Lancaster County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 2nd-largest in Nebraska

The population of Lancaster County, Nebraska is 323,673 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $72,625, the median home value is $258,900, and the median age is 34.3.

The population of Lancaster County has grown 16.3% since 2010 (286,175 → 332,857), a +1.09% annualized rate.

Lancaster County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

323,673

Population

+1.09%

Annual growth

386

People / sq mi

$72,625

Median Income

$258,900

Median Home Value

Lancaster County covers 838 sq mi of land at 386.4 people per square mile.

About Lancaster County, NE

Lancaster County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 323,673. It ranks #2 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 34.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Lancaster County is $72,625, near the US median of $74,580. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $258,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,045. The homeownership rate of 58.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lancaster County reflects 41.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.9 minutes each way.

Lancaster County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lancaster County had a population of 286,175 in 2010 and 332,857 in 2024, a 16.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 332,857 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.09%.

332,857

Population (2024)

286,175

Population (2010)

332,857

Peak (2024)

1.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	286,175	-	-	estimate
2011	289,963	+3,788	+1.32%	estimate
2012	293,515	+3,552	+1.22%	estimate
2013	297,232	+3,717	+1.27%	estimate
2014	302,775	+5,543	+1.86%	estimate
2015	306,293	+3,518	+1.16%	estimate
2016	310,561	+4,268	+1.39%	estimate
2017	313,892	+3,331	+1.07%	estimate
2018	316,372	+2,480	+0.79%	estimate
2019	318,403	+2,031	+0.64%	estimate
2020	323,171	+4,768	+1.50%	estimate
2021	323,407	+236	+0.07%	estimate
2022	325,252	+1,845	+0.57%	estimate
2023	328,794	+3,542	+1.09%	estimate
2024	332,857	+4,063	+1.24%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.3%
Black or African American	3.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.3

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

10.9%

25–34

13.6%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

10.6%

55–59

5.0%

60–64

5.8%

65–74

9.3%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,625$-2,360 vs state
Mean household income	$99,064
Per-capita income	$40,663
Poverty rate	6.7%
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	67.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.9%

Finance & real estate

9.9%

Manufacturing

9.5%

Information

8.1%

Education & health care

7.6%

Construction

6.4%

Public administration

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Lancaster County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

10.1%

Work from home

18.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$258,900+$35,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,045

Median rent

58.8%

Homeownership rate

138,232

Total housing units

95.6%

Occupied

4.4%

Vacant

41.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

24.3%

Foreign-born

5.8%

Veterans (18+)

11.8%

With a disability

87.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

41.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Nebraska

Omaha (488,197)Lincoln (291,932)Bellevue (64,355)Grand Island (52,761)Kearney (34,024)Fremont (27,321)Norfolk (25,962)Hastings (25,005)Columbus (24,188)Papillion (24,063)All Nebraska cities →

Other counties in Nebraska

Douglas County (585,461)Sarpy County (194,051)Hall County (62,431)Buffalo County (50,323)Dodge County (37,146)Scotts Bluff County (35,937)Madison County (35,535)Platte County (34,358)Lincoln County (34,122)Adams County (31,034)All Nebraska counties →

Part of Nebraska

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Metro areas in Nebraska

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lancaster County, Nebraska has a population of 323,673 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 386 people per square mile.

The population of Lancaster County has grown 16.3% since 2010 (286,175 → 332,857), a +1.09% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lancaster County, Nebraska is $72,625, with mean (average) household income of $99,064 and per-capita income of $40,663. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lancaster County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.3%), Black or African American (3.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lancaster County, Nebraska is 34.3 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Lancaster County is $258,900 and median monthly rent is $1,045. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 138,232 total housing units, 4.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lancaster County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Lancaster County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.