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Lincoln city, NE

ZIP 68521 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 68521

68521 has a population of 38,386 with a median age of 31.4 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Black
5.0%-60% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.0%-36% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.0%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.5%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
10.6%-35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.9%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.2%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+813% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 68521

Poverty Rate
14.2%+24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+813% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,386
Median age31.4
Poverty rate14.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.7%
Hispanic12.0%
Black5.0%
Asian7.8%
Foreign-born39.8%