Lincoln County Summary

Life in Lincoln County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln County:

  • The population in Lincoln County is 34,532.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $192,373.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $63,019.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $854.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 11.0%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 69.2° and there are 48.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

North Platte, NE Population 23,309

Sutherland, NE Population 1,184

Hershey, NE Population 668

Brady, NE Population 439

Wallace, NE Population 287

Maxwell, NE Population 245

Wellfleet, NE Population 79

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 69.2°.

  • There are 76.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.4 inches of rain each year with 9.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:25 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High69.2
Nice Days76.97
Rainfall48.4
Snowfall9.7
Sunny_hours6:25
69.2°
Average High
48.4
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Golden Spike Towerc North Platte
Source: Public Domain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 34,532. The population has decreased -1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,906 -0.4%
2021 35,042 -0.6%
2020 35,263 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 50.0% female with 17,282 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 50.0% male with 17,250 male residents.

Female
50.0% (17,282)
Male
50.0% (17,250)
Gender Lincoln County NE USA
Female 50.0% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 86.4% White with 29,821 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 395 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 206 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 258 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 95 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 405 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.7% Hispanic with 3,334 Hispanic residents.

White
86.4% (29,821)
African American
1.1% (395)
American Indian
0.6% (206)
Asian
0.7% (258)
Hawaiian
0.1% (18)
Other
0.3% (95)
Two Or More
1.2% (405)
Hispanic
9.7% (3,334)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County NE USA
White 86.4% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.7% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Nebraska

  • 4.6% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (1,597)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (2,021)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (3,027)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (3,061)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (4,279)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (5,845)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.7% (5,783)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.5% (5,018)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (2,662)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (1,234)
Income Lincoln County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (345)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,381)
High School / GED
30% (10,359)
Some College
28% (10,014)
Associate's Degree
15% (5,179)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (4,489)
Master's Degree
6% (2,071)
Professional Degree
1% (345)
Doctorate Degree
1% (345)
Education Lincoln County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 28% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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