Lincolnton
- County:
- Lincoln County
- County Seat:
- Yes
- Area (mi²):
- 8.817
- State:
- North Carolina
Lincolnton is a city located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Lincolnton has a 2026 population of 12,353. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Lincolnton is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 10.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,135 in 2020.