Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lincoln: City in and state capital of Nebraska, United States
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Lincoln is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 258,379. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 290,505 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Lincoln
| Population : | 290,505 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Different from : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 68531–68532, 68588, 68516–68517, 68526–68529, 68583, 68520–68524, 68544, 68542, 68514, 68501–68510, 68512 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402, 531 |
| Official name : | Lincoln |
| Legislative body : | city council |
| Named for : | Abraham Lincoln |
| Altitude : | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Capital city : | Lincoln is capital of Lancaster County, Nebraska |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:48:00 (5th June 2023) |
| Population growth : | 11.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lincoln is located at 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W (40.8000000, -96.6669600).
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Demographics
The population of Lincoln increased by 11.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 258,379 | - | census |
| 2011 | 262,690 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 265,861 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 269,129 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 274,128 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 277,345 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 281,339 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 284,527 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 286,930 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 289,102 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 290,505 | 0.48% | estimation process |
Lincoln zip code is 68502.
County name: Lancaster, County
fips: 31109
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Other Places in Lincoln
1 USDA Agricultural Research Service (Lincoln Location)
1625 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68583, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Agriculture Department
301 Centennial Mall S # 4, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City Hall
920 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508 ➦ Show Map
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4 National Agricultural Statistics
100 Centennial Mall N # 298, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lincoln (200)
People born in Lincoln, including actress, film producer Hilary Swank, politician Charles F. McLaughlin, actress Leslie Brooks, .
List
- Rick Evans (American musician) he was born in 20/01/1943
- Janine Turner (American actress (born 1962)) she was born in 06/12/1962
- Lindsey Shaw (American actress) she was born in 10/05/1989
- Gale W. McGee (American politician (1915-1992)) he was born in 17/03/1915
- Robin Backhaus (American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) he was born in 12/02/1955
- Jan Meyers (American politician (1928-2019)) she was born in 20/07/1928
- James Valentine (American guitar player) he was born in 05/10/1978
- Mignon G. Eberhart (novelist) she was born in 06/07/1899
- Brandon Sanderson (American fantasy writer) he was born in 19/12/1975
- Andrew Drevo (American basketball player) he was born in 04/03/1981
- Brandon Teena (American murder victim) was born in 12/12/1972
- Ted Sorensen (American lawyer (1928-2010)) he was born in 08/05/1928
- Leo Ryan (American teacher and politician (1925-1978)) he was born in 05/05/1925
- Londa Schiebinger (American historian) she was born in 13/05/1952
- Thelma White (actress (1910-2005)) she was born in 04/12/1910
- Sam Yorty (American politician (1909-1998)) he was born in 01/10/1909
- Fred Hoiberg (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 15/10/1972
- Rich King (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1969
Schools in Lincoln
College & universities near Lincoln, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180878 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln (NE) | 68506 |
| 448284 | Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | Lincoln (NE) | 68504 |
| 181242 | Purdue University Global-Lincoln | Lincoln (NE) | 68508 |
| 181738 | Union College | Lincoln (NE) | 68506 |
| 181640 | Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln (NE) | 68510-2449 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lincoln, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lincoln
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| College View Post Office | Lincoln (NE) | 68506 |
| Gateway Post Office | Lincoln (NE) | 68505 |
| State Hou Post Office | Lincoln (NE) | 68508 |
| Indian Villag Post Office | Lincoln (NE) | 68502 |
| Lincoln Post Office | Lincoln (NE) | 68501 |
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Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lancaster County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 4,128 | City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Hickman | 2,456 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Bennet | 990 | Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States |
| Firth | 619 | Village in Nebraska |
| Malcolm | 412 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Roca | 358 | Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States |
| Panama | 277 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Hallam | 269 | Human settlement in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Denton | 207 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
| Raymond | 188 | Village in Nebraska |
| Davey | 153 | United States, a village |
| Sprague | 150 | Human settlement in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lincoln distances to largest Nebraska cities
