Lincolnton is a city located in Lincoln County Georgia. Lincolnton has a 2024 population of 1,397. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Lincolnton is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Lincolnton is $58,737 with a poverty rate of 16.16%. The median age in Lincolnton is 49.6 years: 45.5 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lincolnton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 908 | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 46.59% |
| Other race | 85 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.32% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 755 | 2.4 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.17 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Married | 273 | 3.41 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 130 | 3.27 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
| Male | 36 | 2.44 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 10.74% |
| High School Graduate | 663 | 48.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 6.82% |
| Some College | 177 | 12.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 727 | 594 | 69 |
| White | 581 | 531 | 202 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,250 | $66,250 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $44,583 | $14,974 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,125 | $44,844 | $21,100 |
| Some College | $26,750 | $42,857 | $25,511 |
$28,125
Average Earnings
$44,844
Average Male
$21,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.17% of Lincolnton residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 848 | 187 | 22.05% |
| White | 848 | 108 | 12.74% |
16.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincolnton is Black, with 22.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincolnton is White, with 12.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69.61% |
| High School | 18.27% |
| Some College | 4.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.42% |
| Male Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,306 | $82,661 |
| Households | $38,681 | $58,737 |
| Married Families | $107,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,667 | $25,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 7.82% |
| Black | 23 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.63%
Born in Lincolnton
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
4.9%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
93.12% of Lincolnton residents were born in the United States, with 74.63% having been born in Georgia. 4.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,288 | -22 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 1,310 | -22 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 1,332 | -21 | -1.55% |
| 2026 | 1,353 | -22 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 1,375 | -22 | -1.57% |
| 2024 | 1,397 | -22 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 1,419 | -33 | -2.27% |
| 2022 | 1,452 | -26 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 1,478 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,484 | -17 | -1.13% |
| 2019 | 1,501 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,487 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,489 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,486 | 33 | 2.27% |
| 2015 | 1,453 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,459 | -16 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 1,475 | -19 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 1,494 | -27 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 1,521 | -25 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,546 | 0 | 0% |