Lincoln Nebraska Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lincoln Nebraska metro area was $65,229 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lincoln median household income is $1,588 lower than the median Nebraska household income and $4,488 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Lincoln median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lincoln are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lincoln Nebraska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Nebraska | $66,817 | -1.83% | +3.96% |
| Lincoln | $65,229 | -1.68% | +3.33% |
Trends in Lincoln, NE Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lincoln is $65,229. Real median household income peaked in 2016 at $67,001 and is now $1,772 (2.64%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lincoln, Nebraska, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lincoln
| Date | US | Nebraska | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,817 | $65,229 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,060 | $66,344 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,007 | $65,216 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $64,270 | $63,126 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $66,282 | $66,379 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,272 | $67,001 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $62,893 | $61,756 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,356 | $59,622 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,926 | $60,928 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $59,965 | $59,900 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,720 | $59,536 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $59,948 | $60,677 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $61,677 | $64,498 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $60,982 | $65,405 |
Lincoln Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lincoln was $90,468 in 2021. Compared to the median Nebraska family income, Lincoln median family income is $1,984 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lincoln will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lincoln Nebraska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Nebraska | $88,484 | +0.31% | +7.92% |
| Lincoln | $90,468 | +0.20% | +4.78% |
Trends in Lincoln, NE Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $90,468, the median family income for Lincoln was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Lincoln, Nebraska, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lincoln
| Date | US | Nebraska | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $88,484 | $90,468 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,208 | $90,287 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $84,846 | $86,951 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $81,991 | $86,344 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,018 | $86,104 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $82,970 | $86,342 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $81,239 | $85,238 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $75,745 | $79,984 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $75,446 | $79,900 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $75,002 | $79,725 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,650 | $78,735 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $76,081 | $81,423 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $76,744 | $82,801 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $76,592 | $84,655 |
Lincoln Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lincoln was $34,939 in 2021. Compared to the median Nebraska per capita income, Lincoln median per capita income is $1,288 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lincoln will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lincoln Nebraska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Nebraska | $36,227 | -0.40% | +5.68% |
| Lincoln | $34,939 | -3.54% | +5.32% |
Trends in Lincoln, NE Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lincoln is $34,939. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $36,321 and is now $1,382 (3.80%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lincoln, Nebraska, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lincoln
| Date | US | Nebraska | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $36,227 | $34,939 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $36,372 | $36,222 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $35,260 | $36,321 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,280 | $33,174 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,169 | $34,270 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,769 | $34,290 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,164 | $32,789 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $31,441 | $31,503 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,562 | $31,464 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,027 | $31,737 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,682 | $31,659 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $31,174 | $31,450 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,666 | $33,350 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,825 | $33,362 |
