Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 322,608,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Nebraska. Its county seat is Lincoln,[2] the state capital. The county was created in 1859.

Lancaster County, Nebraska
Map
Map of Nebraska highlighting Lancaster County
Location in the state of Nebraska
Map of the USA highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1859
Seat Lincoln
Largest City Lincoln
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

846 sq mi (2,191 km²)
838 sq mi (2,170 km²)
8.8 sq mi (23 km²), 1.0%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

322,608
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Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website: lancaster.ne.gov
Named for: Lancaster, England

Lancaster County is part of the Lincoln, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Lancaster County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.