Lincoln County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

23,546

Lincoln County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lincoln County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.8%1,354
High School Graduate
30.7%7,226
Some College / Associate's
40.9%9,631
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%3,625
Graduate Degree
7.3%1,710

Lincoln County, Nebraska Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lincoln County, Nebraska

Approximately 22.7% of adults in Lincoln County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lincoln County, Nebraska has increased by 3.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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