Lancaster County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lancaster County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31109
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 837.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 846.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.783547
- Longitude
- -96.688658
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 312,881
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 241,442
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 289,609 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 23,271 | 7.4% |
| White | 255,629 | 81.7% |
| Black | 10,908 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 8,972 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 972 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,008 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 227,858 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 13,581 | 5.6% |
| White | 205,353 | 85.1% |
| Black | 10,286 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 9,088 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,610 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 747 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 326,696
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,033
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 37,206
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 263,393 | 80.6% |
| Black | 12,246 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 13,336 | 4.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 191,778
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 66,487 | 34.7% |
| Republican | 77,383 | 40.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 43,986 | 22.9% |
| Other | 735 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 91,973 | 48.0% |
| Female | 98,234 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 149,976 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 7,924 | 4.1% |
| Black | 1,442 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 4,866 | 2.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 114,877
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 94,127 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,026 | 38.2% |
| Black | 497 | 34.5% |
| Asian | 1,663 | 34.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 54,740 | 59.5% |
| Female | 59,701 | 60.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 34,759 (16.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 86,092 (41.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 140,324
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $277,877
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,169
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.