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Lincoln, Nebraska is a thriving city with a population of 289,136 people and a population density of 3,063 people per square mile. It has all the amenities of a larger city while having an intimate feel. The downtown area is full of local businesses like Indie Coffee, Burrito Envy, and the Lincoln Children's Museum that provide something for everyone. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy like hiking and biking at Wilderness Park or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Mahoney State Park. The University of Nebraska provides plenty of opportunities for educational and cultural events as well as offering a variety of sports teams to cheer on including football games at Memorial Stadium. Other organizations such as the Lincoln Marathon provide an opportunity to connect with the community in a fun way each year. With so much to offer, it's no wonder why Lincoln continues to be one of the most popular cities in Nebraska.

The population in Lincoln is 289,136. There are 3,049 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lincoln is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lincoln is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Lincoln
- 46.2% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 32.4% are married with children
- 17.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lincoln

- 80.6% are White
- 4.3% are Black
- 4.6% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 7.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleLincoln, NebraskaUnited States
  289,136.0329,725,481.0
  49.6%50.5%
  50.4%49.5%
  3338.4
 
  286,388.0326,569,308.0
  259,464.0309,327,143.0
  225,581.0285,036,114.0
  191,972.0251,960,433.0
  28.8%15.6%
  51.3%30.8%
 
  3048.793.4
  94.843531905.423
  1.354264836.791
 
  78.4%59.4%
  4.0%12.2%
  4.5%5.6%
  0.4%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  4.2%3.2%
  8.1%18.4%
 
  46.2%49.8%
  45.3%48.0%
  0.9%1.8%
  53.8%50.2%
  39.7%33.8%
  10.1%10.8%
  4.0%5.6%
 
  2.372.6
  116,362.0124,010,992.0
  67,144.080,755,759.0
  33.0%30.5%
  42.2%42.9%
  49,218.043,255,233.0
  16.7%15.8%
  8.2%10.8%
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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