Economy & Jobs — Lincoln, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,867 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,187 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 165,049 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.8% |
| Retail | 11.5% |
| Professional | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 285 |
| Real Estate Offices | 245 |
| Insurance Agencies | 224 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 209 |
| Physician Offices | 152 |
| Dental Offices | 150 |
| Beauty Salons | 138 |
| Law Offices | 133 |
| Commercial Banks | 127 |
| Child Day Care | 100 |
| Auto Repair | 94 |
| Gas Stations | 93 |
| Chiropractors | 89 |
| Coffee Shops | 86 |
| Bars | 71 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
