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Lincoln, NE

Founded 1856Lancaster CountyElev. 358 m
Population
291,932
Median home
$248,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
84
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Lincoln

With about 291,932 residents, Lincoln is one of Nebraska's notable places. Lincoln was founded in 1856 and sits in Lancaster County, and is nicknamed "Star City". The median age is 33.4 and the median household income is $69,991. Homes carry a median value of $248,200, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.2%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
291,932
Median age
33.4
Median household income
$69,991
Per-capita income
$39,187
Poverty rate
12.6%
High-school grad or higher
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
18.3 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black4.1%
Asian4.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.4%
Sales & office21%
Service17.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$248,200
Median gross rent
$1,045/mo
Owner-occupied
55.8%
Median year built
1981
Households
120,698
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lincoln has 84 public schools — 41 elementary, 14 middle, 20 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading52%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ARTS & HUMANITIES FOCUS PRGMHighGrades 9–12
BAY HIGH FOCUS PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CHILD GUIDANCE SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LPS CAREER ACADEMYHighGrades 11–12
LPS GRADUATION PATHWAYS PROGRAMHighGrades 10–12
MORTON SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
NEBRASKA YOUTH ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime2% below national
Lincoln380
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% above national
Lincoln2,716
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lincoln Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lincoln.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lancaster County
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lincoln is in Lancaster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lincoln was founded in 1856 and sits in Lancaster County, nicknamed “Star City”. Elevation ~358 m.

Map of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Where Lincoln is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremont
Historic places

87 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

FairviewEddy-Taylor HouseWhitehallBell, Jasper Newton, HouseCollege View Public LibraryHotel CapitalLincoln YWCA BuildingTifereth Israel Synagogue
Notable people from Lincoln
Dick CheneyHilary SwankBrandon SandersonJack SockAshley GrahamDeb FischerJanine TurnerLeo RyanLindsey ShawBob Kerrey
People searches in Lincoln
Michael Smith (45)John Smith (40)James Smith (39)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Waverly (10 mi)Crete (19 mi)Seward (23 mi)Ashland (23 mi)Wahoo (28 mi)Gretna (33 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lincoln, NE (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ryan Scott Lewis, 32
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68508
AKA Ryan S Lewis
Ryan Edward Williams, 42
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68516
AKA Ryan E Williams
Ryan David Johnson, 40
Lincoln · 68542
AKA Ryan D Johnson
Angelina Marie Clark, 38
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68507
AKA Anna Clark, Leah N Guerra
Angel David Rubalcava, 24
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68528
AKA Angel D Rubalcava, Angel D Perez
Luis Felipe Ramirez-Bautista, 23
Lincoln · 68522
AKA Luis F Ramirez-Bautista, Luis F Ramirez Bautista
Luis Manuel Martinez, 61
Lincoln · 68542
AKA Luis M Martinez
Luis Enrique Diaz Hernandez, 23
Lincoln · 68522
AKA Luis Enrique Diaz Hernandez
Kenneth William Clark, 42
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68502
AKA Kenneth W Clark
Kenneth Anderson Garcia-Reyes, 24
Lincoln · 68522
AKA Kenneth A Garcia-Reyes, Kenneth A Garcia Reyes
Kenneth Leroy Johnson, 67
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68528
AKA Kenneth Johnson Sr
Andrew Leroy Scott, 37
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68504
AKA Andrew L Scott
Andrew Joseph Martin, 39
Lincoln · 68522
AKA Andrew J Martin
Joshua David Clark, 42
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68507
AKA Joshua D Clark
Joshua Martinez, 43
Lincoln · Lancaster County · 68508
AKA Josh Martinez
Joshua David Lopez, 30
Lincoln · 68522
AKA Joshua D Lopez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lincoln — frequently asked

What is the population of Lincoln, Nebraska?
Lincoln has a population of about 291,932, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lincoln?
The median home value in Lincoln is $248,200, and the median gross rent is $1,045/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lincoln safe? What is the crime rate?
Lincoln Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 380 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lincoln face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lancaster County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 84 public schools (41 elementary, 14 middle, 20 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lincoln?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Lincoln. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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