The Lincoln Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Lincoln.

[2] As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 266,787 people, 105,200 households, and 64,917 families residing within the MSA.

The racial makeup of the MSA was 90.56% White, 2.66% African American, 0.61% Native American, 2.70% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.61% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races.

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

Males had a median income of $33,469 versus $23,972 for females.