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Lincoln Demographics
Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Lincoln city | 229,138 | 258,392 | 276,654 | 293,414 |
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2016 | 2021 |
| 0-4 | 18,568 | 18,502 | 19,530 |
| 5-9 | 16,928 | 17,627 | 18,140 |
| 10-14 | 14,501 | 16,270 | 17,344 |
| 15-19 | 19,191 | 19,507 | 20,706 |
| 20-24 | 29,893 | 28,050 | 27,265 |
| 25-29 | 23,100 | 24,735 | 24,039 |
| 30-34 | 18,341 | 21,444 | 23,637 |
| 35-39 | 15,983 | 17,703 | 20,876 |
| 40-44 | 14,823 | 15,684 | 17,292 |
| 45-49 | 15,882 | 14,952 | 15,315 |
| 50-54 | 16,222 | 15,854 | 15,026 |
| 55-59 | 15,063 | 16,230 | 15,606 |
| 60-64 | 12,163 | 14,545 | 15,485 |
| 65-69 | 8,001 | 11,812 | 13,682 |
| 70-74 | 5,948 | 8,104 | 11,203 |
| 75-79 | 5,060 | 5,899 | 7,447 |
| 80-84 | 4,230 | 4,471 | 5,059 |
| 85+ | 4,495 | 5,267 | 5,760 |
| 18+ | 199,688 | 215,730 | 229,118 |
| Median Age | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Population by Race
| Lincoln city | 2016 |
| Total | 276,654 |
| White Alone | 83.870 |
| Black Alone | 4.220 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.840 |
| Asian Alone | 4.660 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.070 |
| Some Other Race | 3.000 |
| Two or More Races | 3.350 |
| Hispanic Origin | 7.450 |
| Diversity Index | 39.000 |
Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Households | 91,656 | 103,551 | 110,326 | 117,051 |
| Housing Units | 96,411 | 110,552 | 117,399 | 124,300 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 60,691 | 64,275 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 49,634 | 52,776 | ||
| Vacant Units | 7,073 | 7,249 |
Income
| Lincoln city | 2016 | 2021 |
| Median Household | $51,102 | $56,331 |
| Average Household | $66,820 | $73,705 |
| Per Capita | $27,081 | $29,817 |
Household Income Base
| Lincoln city | 2016 |
| <$15,000 | 13,571 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 11,067 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 12,311 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 16,744 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 21,872 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 13,427 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 13,857 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 4,403 |
| $200,000+ | 3,069 |
Growth Rate
| Lincoln city | 2010 - 2014 | 2014 - 2019 |
| Population | 1% | 1% |
| Households | 1% | 1% |
| Families | 1% | 1% |
| Median Household Income | 2% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Lincoln Quality Life
Home Value
| Lincoln city | 2016 | 2021 |
| Median Home Value | $163,727 | $198,465 |
| Average Home Value | $195,515 | $221,404 |
| <$50,000 | 3,168 | 2,558 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 7,252 | 6,627 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 16,231 | 8,282 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 13,450 | 15,132 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 7,864 | 13,298 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 4,104 | 7,112 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 5,089 | 7,178 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 1,843 | 2,111 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 1,031 | 1,179 |
| $750,000 - $999,999 | 299 | 405 |
| $1,000,000 + | 356 | 387 |
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
| 2010 or Later | 1,196 |
| 2000-2009 | 18,445 |
| 1990-1999 | 16,706 |
| 1980-1989 | 12,249 |
| 1970-1979 | 17,413 |
| 1960-1969 | 12,594 |
| 1950-1959 | 13,322 |
| 1940-1949 | 3,874 |
| 1939 or Before | 16,323 |
Commute
| Category | Commuters |
| Workers 16+ | 140,146 |
| In-County Residents | 131,450 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 8,005 |
| Drive Alone | 113,280 |
| Carpooled | 13,561 |
| Public Transport | 1,858 |
| Work at Home | 4,430 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 4,012 |
| 5-9 minutes | 18,373 |
| 10-14 minutes | 30,603 |
| 15-19 minutes | 32,777 |
| 20-24 minutes | 24,323 |
| 25-29 minutes | 6,566 |
| 30-34 minutes | 9,717 |
| 35-39 minutes | 753 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,202 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3,370 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,794 |
| 90+ minutes | 1,226 |
| Average Travel Time | 18 |
Lincoln Workforce Occupations
Employees By NAICS
| Category | Number |
| Total Employees | 191,330 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 115 |
| Mining | 56 |
| Utilities | 171 |
| Construction | 8,290 |
| Manufacturing | 10,792 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5,443 |
| Retail Trade | 23,097 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 2,676 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 631 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 1,301 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 1,981 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 4,362 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 2,101 |
| Gasoline Stations | 387 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 1,614 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 1,633 |
| General Merchandise Str | 4,152 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 1,865 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 394 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 6,836 |
| Information | 7,631 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15,345 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 5,685 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 1,113 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 8,547 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 3,811 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 12,055 |
| Legal Services | 1,594 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 237 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 5,946 |
| Educational Services | 11,743 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 29,949 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 3,093 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 14,921 |
| Accommodation | 1,587 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 13,334 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 9,012 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 1,759 |
| Public Administration Emp | 22,384 |
Lincoln Workforce Establishments
Businesses By NAICS
| Category | Number |
| Total Businesses | 11,863 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 23 |
| Mining Bus | 2 |
| Utilities Bus | 9 |
| Construction Bus | 1,049 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 327 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 379 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 1,581 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 211 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 70 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 107 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 166 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 206 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 149 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 52 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 188 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 117 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 67 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 217 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 31 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 170 |
| Information Bus | 237 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 966 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 490 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 161 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 315 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 571 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 955 |
| Legal Services Bus | 226 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 15 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 491 |
| Educational Services Bus | 360 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 1,068 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 211 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 774 |
| Accommodation Bus | 73 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 701 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 1,575 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 277 |
| Public Administration Bus | 548 |
Lincoln Higher Education
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Educational Level Attained | Number |
| Some High School | 7,444 |
| Graduated High School | 32,508 |
| Associates Degree | 20,897 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43,785 |
| Graduate Degree | 21,164 |
Education Expenses
| Category | Amount |
| College Tuition | $141,432,834 |
| College School Books/Supplies | $6,748,243 |
| Voc/Tech School Books/Supplies | $148,068 |
