Lincoln, NE Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Lincoln, Nebraska had a population of 291,082 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 4.5% Black, 4.7% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lincoln, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lincoln's White Population

222,749 residents of Lincoln identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #527 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is less White than neighboring Yankee Hill (86.4% White), Walton (91.2% White), Cheney (82.9% White), Roca (94% White), and Emerald (88.9% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

13,224 residents of Lincoln identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Black than neighboring Yankee Hill (0.3% Black), Walton (0.3% Black), Cheney (1.2% Black), Roca (0.5% Black), and Emerald (0% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

13,765 residents of Lincoln identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Asian than neighboring Yankee Hill (0.7% Asian), Walton (1.7% Asian), Cheney (1.2% Asian), Roca (0% Asian), and Emerald (0% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

24,934 residents of Lincoln identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #121 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Yankee Hill (5.6% Hispanic), Walton (3.1% Hispanic), Cheney (6.1% Hispanic), Roca (2% Hispanic), and Emerald (2.2% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

3,088 residents of Lincoln identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #138 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yankee Hill (1% Native American/Other), Walton (0% Native American/Other), and Roca (0.5% Native American/Other). Lincoln is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheney (1.2% Native American/Other), and Emerald (4.4% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

13,322 residents of Lincoln identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Lincoln is ranked #106 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Walton (3.7% Multiracial), Roca (3% Multiracial), and Emerald (4.4% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Yankee Hill (5.9% Multiracial), and Cheney (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.