Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County: county in Nebraska, United States.
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,288 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,347 inhabitants. Its county seat is North Platte. The county was created 160 years ago in 1865.
County Snapshot
Lincoln County at a glance
Lincoln County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
North PlattePopulation 23,202
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 34,347 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln Parish |
| Area | 6669 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0478,-100.7452 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Capital | North Platte |
| Establishment | January 01, 1866 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:31:52 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 41°2'52"N 100°44'43"W (41.0477700, -100.7452300). It has 7 neighbors: Custer County, Frontier County, Hayes County, Keith County, Logan County, McPherson County and Perkins County.
Lincoln County map
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The largest city of Lincoln County is North Platte with a population of 23,202. Other cities include and Sutherland population 1,315. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 23,202 | City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States |
| Sutherland | 1,315 | Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lincoln County
Official Website- North Platte
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lincoln County decreased by 5.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,030 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,973 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,936 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,648 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,501 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,487 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,265 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,148 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,914 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,347 | -1.62% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln County (2)
People born in Lincoln County, including historian Nellie Snyder Yost, writer and feminist Anne McGrew Bennett, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (22)
- Lincoln County, North Carolina county in Nevada, United States. with a population of 88,097 people.
- Lincoln County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States. with a population of 63,019 people.
- Lincoln County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States. with a population of 60,119 people.
- Lincoln County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States. with a population of 50,583 people.
- Lincoln County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States. with a population of 35,045 people.
- Lincoln County, Maine county in Maine, United States. with a population of 34,775 people.
- Lincoln County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 34,540 people.
- Lincoln County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 33,936 people.
- Lincoln County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 27,566 people.
- Lincoln County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 24,466 people.
- Lincoln County, Montana county in Montana, United States. with a population of 20,343 people.
- Lincoln County, Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States. with a population of 20,253 people.
- Lincoln County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 20,043 people.
- Lincoln County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States. with a population of 19,939 people.
- Lincoln County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 12,944 people.
- Lincoln County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States. with a population of 11,090 people.
- Lincoln County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 8,031 people.
- Lincoln County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States. with a population of 5,680 people.
- Lincoln County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 5,568 people.
- Lincoln County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States. with a population of 5,366 people.
- Lincoln County, Nevada county in Nevada, United States. with a population of 5,159 people.
- Lincoln County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 2,986 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Cass County | 26,232 | County in Nebraska, United States |