Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Courthouse in Lincoln
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°47′N 96°41′W / 40.78°N 96.69°W / 40.78; -96.69
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1859
Named forLancaster, England
SeatLincoln
Largest cityLincoln
Area
 • Total846 sq mi (2,190 km2)
 • Land838 sq mi (2,170 km2)
 • Water8.8 sq mi (23 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total322,608
 • Density380/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitelancaster.ne.gov

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 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.