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Lincolnton

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.514
State:
Georgia

Lincolnton is a city located in Lincoln County, Georgia. Lincolnton has a 2026 population of 1,405. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Lincolnton is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,482 in 2020.

The median household income in Lincolnton is $43,935 with a poverty rate of 12.41%. The median age in Lincolnton is 48.1 years: 42.8 years for males, and 56.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males.

1.4K
Total Population
400
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.92%
Growth

Lincolnton Population

Lincolnton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,405-13-0.92%
20251,418-13-0.91%
20241,431100.7%
20231,421-30-2.07%
20221,451-26-1.76%
20211,477-5-0.34%
20201,48200%
20191,501140.94%
20181,487-2-0.13%
20171,48930.2%
20161,486332.27%
20151,453-6-0.41%
20141,459-16-1.08%
20131,475-19-1.27%
20121,494-27-1.78%
20111,521-45-2.87%
20101,546-5-0.32%

Median Age

Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 56.5 years
Male: 42.8 years

Lincolnton Adults

There are 1,447 adults, (481 of whom are seniors) in Lincolnton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 913 (51.6%)
Male: 855 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lincolnton includes 48.36% White, 42.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White85548.36%
Black or African American75942.93%
Two or more races935.26%
Other race502.83%
Asian110.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race341.92%
White281.58%
Two or more races70.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82746.78%
Black or African American75942.93%
Two or more races864.86%
Other race160.9%
Asian110.62%

Lincolnton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lincolnton 's average per capita income is $36,520. Household income levels show a median of $43,935. The poverty rate stands at 12.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,444-
Families$68,088$79,574
Households$43,935$61,156
Non Families$14,570$26,134

$36,520

Average Income

$43,935

Median Household Income

12.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)