The Town FilesLancaster County, Nebraska
326,696 people. The median home is worth $275,200 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $74,793.
Towns in Lancaster County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 291,082 | $264,000 | $71,867 | 33.4 |
| Waverly | 4,279 | $316,600 | $111,632 | 38.6 |
| Hickman | 2,607 | $311,700 | $104,375 | 33.2 |
People and housing
| Lancaster County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,200 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $1,085 | $818 |
| Median household income | $74,793 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 34.3 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
175,346 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,332 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,041 storm events in Lancaster County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lancaster County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).