Lincoln County, Georgia's estimated population is 8,023 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Georgia is the 139th largest county in Georgia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,023 | 54 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 7,969 | 54 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 7,915 | 54 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 7,861 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 7,856 | 137 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 7,719 | 75 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 7,644 | -89 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 7,733 | -29 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 7,762 | -109 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 7,871 | -99 | -1.24% |
| 2010 | 7,970 | 528 | 7.09% |
| 1990 | 7,442 | 726 | 10.81% |
| 1980 | 6,716 | 821 | 13.93% |
| 1970 | 5,895 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 1960 | 5,906 | -556 | -8.60% |
| 1950 | 6,462 | -580 | -8.24% |
| 1940 | 7,042 | -805 | -10.26% |
| 1930 | 7,847 | -1,892 | -19.43% |
| 1920 | 9,739 | 1,025 | 11.76% |
| 1910 | 8,714 | 1,558 | 21.77% |
| 1900 | 7,156 | 1,010 | 16.43% |
| 1890 | 6,146 | -266 | -4.15% |
| 1880 | 6,412 | 999 | 18.46% |
| 1870 | 5,413 | -53 | -0.97% |
| 1860 | 5,466 | -532 | -8.87% |
| 1850 | 5,998 | 103 | 1.75% |
| 1840 | 5,895 | -250 | -4.07% |
| 1830 | 6,145 | -313 | -4.85% |
| 1820 | 6,458 | 1,903 | 41.78% |
| 1810 | 4,555 | -211 | -4.43% |
| 1800 | 4,766 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,217 | 66.89% |
| Black or African American | 2,462 | 31.57% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 46 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,424 | 2.25 | 72.3 |
| Married | 1,489 | 2.85 | 86.7 |
| Non Family | 1,313 | 1.13 | 67.3 |
| Female | 463 | 3.25 | 46.9 |
| Male | 159 | 2.95 | 54.1 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 673 | 11.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,365 | 41.39% |
| Some College | 1,118 | 19.57% |
| Associates Degree | 457 | 8.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 532 | 9.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 4.15% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,904 | 3,438 | 597 |
| Black | 1,691 | 1,203 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 18 | 7 |
| Multiple Races | 53 | 44 | 28 |
| Other Race | 28 | ||
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| Islander | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 52.83%.
97.36% of Lincoln County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,094 | 788 | 15.47% |
| Black | 2,443 | 688 | 28.16% |
| Multiple | 53 | 21 | 39.62% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 9 | 7.44% |
| Other | 42 | 5 | 11.90% |
19.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.14%
Male Poverty Rate
23.30%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Georgia is Multiple, with 39.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.37%.
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 10.21% |
| Black | 141 | 7.42% |
14.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
53%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
98.81% of Lincoln County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 73.83% having been born in Georgia. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.