Demographics & People — Lincoln, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 291,932 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~301,800 |
| Median Age | 33.4 |
| Total Households | 120,698 |
| Family Households | 67,888 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3115 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 236,090 |
| Black or African American | 12,149 |
| Asian | 13,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,766 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 88,498 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 80,622 |
| Other groups | 50,268 |
| Irish | 33,037 |
| English | 26,239 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 24,196 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15,556 |
| Czech | 11,861 |
| Swedish | 10,411 |
| American | 9,885 |
Language
| English Only | 238,580 |
| Spanish | 13,563 |
| Population 5+ | 274,703 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 12,964 |
| Population 18+ | 226,222 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lincoln, Nebraska.