Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 8,351 with a growth rate of 1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 138th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 7,970 and has seen a growth of 4.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 68.62% White, 27.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (68.62%)
Black or African American (27.29%)
Two or more races (3.41%)
Other race (0.58%)
Asian (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,334 | 68.62% |
| Black or African American | 2,121 | 27.29% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 3.41% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $38,142. Household income levels show a median of $50,688. The poverty rate stands at 18.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,730 | - |
| Families | $63,201 | $85,895 |
| Households | $50,688 | $72,199 |
| Non Families | $23,191 | $29,720 |
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