Lancaster County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lancaster County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
326,696
Median Age
34.3
Male Median
33.5
Female Median
35.2
Lancaster County, Nebraska Population Growth

Lancaster County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +16.9%%.
+16.9%% Growth
Lancaster County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lancaster County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.3 | 326,696 |
| 2023 | 34.3 | 323,673 |
| 2022 | 34.1 | 322,063 |
| 2021 | 34.0 | 320,301 |
| 2020 | 33.8 | 315,976 |
| 2019 | 33.5 | 313,158 |
| 2018 | 33.3 | 310,094 |
| 2017 | 33.2 | 306,357 |
| 2016 | 33.0 | 301,707 |
| 2015 | 32.9 | 298,080 |
| 2014 | 32.8 | 293,726 |
| 2013 | 32.7 | 289,873 |
| 2012 | 32.6 | 286,425 |
| 2011 | 32.5 | 282,931 |
| 2010 | 32.4 | 279,428 |
Lancaster County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 14.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65+ | 15.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Lancaster County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 60.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lancaster County, Nebraska
The median age in Lancaster County, Nebraska is 34.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lancaster County, Nebraska is 326,696.
In Lancaster County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lancaster County, Nebraska is aging.