Reports
Lincoln Data Over the Years
Lincoln Vital Signs 2025
Leaders of the largest public, private, and philanthropic organizations in Lincoln and Nebraska commissioned the Lincoln Vital Signs report to help inform decisions, spark connections, and spur collaboration.
Lincoln Vital Signs 2025 presents data about Lincoln over time and in comparison to other jurisdictions. Chapters in the report include: Community Profile, Economy and Workforce, Basic Needs, Education, Health, and Safety and Security.
2025 Key Findings
- Population trends will shape future need for services and initiatives.
- Lincoln is flourishing in many areas, which enabled a quick recovery from 2020 economic impacts.
- Some previously noted areas of weakness persist.
Reports
Lincoln Vital Signs provides credible, reliable information about Lincoln, compared to its recent past and to other communities in the United States. Below, you can find Lincoln Vital Signs reports and Infographics for
2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024.
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2024 Race Equity Report
The 2024 report found:
- Lincoln is growing more diverse, a trend that will likely continue.
- Lincoln does well in a number of areas when considering racial equity.
- While diversity is increasing, persistent disparities exist.
- Financial factors are related to children’s educational outcomes.
2022 Report
The 2022 report found:
- Lincoln continues to thrive in several areas.
- Some areas of weakness persist.
- Population trends will shape future need for services and initiatives.
2019 Report
The 2019 report found:
- Lincoln is prospering and growing stronger.
- Persistent weaknesses impede progress.
2017 Report
- Lincoln is experiencing positive economic recovery.
- Opportunity gaps persist.
2015 Report
The 2015 report findings matched those of 2014:
- Lincoln does many things exceptionally well and these successes should be nurtured.
- A growing proportion of Lincoln’s population faces real need.
- Lincoln’s children fare poorly on many measures.
2014 Report
The 2014 report found:
- Lincoln does many things exceptionally well and these successes should be nurtured.
- A growing proportion of Lincoln’s population faces real need.
- Lincoln’s children fare poorly on many measures.