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Poverty and Race – Number

The number of persons in poverty increased following the COVID-19 pandemic, but are now close to 2019 levels

The largest number of individuals in poverty in Lincoln are White non-Latino/a or Hispanic (22,864 persons in 2023).

• The number of White residents in poverty was 22,864 in 2023, compared to 21,680 in 2019.
• The number of Latino/a or Hispanic residents in poverty was 4,085 in 2023, compared to 4,373 in 2019.
• The number of residents identifying as two or more races who were in poverty was 3,984 in 2023, compared to 1,610 in 2019.
• The number of Black or African American residents in poverty was 2,666 persons in 2023, compared to 2,787 in 2018 (2019 data not available for this group).
• The number of Asian residents in poverty was 1,514 in 2023, compared to 1,515 in 2019.

Notes

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-year estimates, Table S1701.

Chart includes race/ethnic groups that make up 1% or more of Lincoln’s population. Estimates unavailable in 2019 for Black/African American and in 2020 for all groups.