Lincoln, Nebraska Income Statistics
Lincoln Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Lincoln Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,783 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $53,754 | $56,814 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.2% | 9.4% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lincoln is about 9% lower than in Nebraska. Income has been growing slower in Lincoln (4.1%/yr) than in Nebraska (4.3%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Lincoln earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Nebraska average of 11%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lincoln, Nebraska grew by 46.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $69,783 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lincoln
| Metric | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 | 0.515 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $61,546 | $65,618 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,985 | $52,854 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.2% | 19.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lincoln, it is 0.519, about the same as Nebraska's 0.515, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 21% more than women's income in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over a 35-year career, a 21% wage gap accumulates to roughly $369,635 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lincoln, Nebraska has narrowed from about 23% to 17% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $763 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.5% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 16 | 22 |
Approximately 5,231 people are unemployed in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The average commute time in Lincoln is 16 minutes, about the same as in Nebraska.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lincoln, Nebraska has fallen from 6.3% to 3.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.9% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.4% in 2022.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lincoln, Nebraska has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Nebraska, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lincoln, Nebraska.
How Rich Is Lincoln, Nebraska?
Lincoln has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $69,783, about 9% lower than the Nebraska average of $76,615.
How fast is household income rising in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lincoln, Nebraska rose 47%, from $47,572 to $69,783. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Nebraska as a whole: +47% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Lincoln in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lincoln, Nebraska was $68,278, up 3% from $66,282 in 2022. The Nebraska median that year was $74,986.
What was the median household income in Lincoln in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lincoln, Nebraska was $58,759. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $69,783.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lincoln, Nebraska?
The Gini coefficient in Lincoln is 0.519. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lincoln, Nebraska has narrowed from about 23% to 17% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $763 since 2009.
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