Census ACS · #158 MSA
Lincoln Metro Area
The Lincoln, Ne Metropolitan Statistical Area has 341,309 residents. The median household income is $73,095 and the median home value is $257,500.
341,309
Population
242
People / sq mi
$73,095
Median Income
$257,500
Median Home Value
The Lincoln CBSA covers 1,409 sq mi of land at 242.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$73,095
Median Household Income
$40,527
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lincoln metro's price level is 91.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $73,095 has the buying power of $79,815 in average-priced US metros.
91.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$79,815
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$73,095
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$257,500
Median Home Value
$1,043
Median Rent
59.5%
Homeownership
Education
93.6%
High School+
40.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
9.9%
Work From Home
19.0 min
Avg Commute
24.1%
Foreign Born
Lincoln spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lincoln, Ne Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 341,309 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #158 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lincoln metro area is $73,095, with a per capita income of $40,527.
The Lincoln, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the Lincoln, Ne CBSA (30700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Lincoln: 59.5% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 341,309 residents, Lincoln is a metro area in NE.
Median household income is $73,095, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.5%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $257,500, with typical rent around $1,043.
Lincoln is among the best-educated US metro areas: 40.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.