Lincoln County Population

1870–2026

2,824

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lincoln County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,824-371.29%
20252,861-371.28%
20242,898-150.51%
20232,913+40.14%
20222,909-30.10%
20212,912-381.29%
20202,950-140.47%
20192,964-301.00%
20182,994-501.64%
20173,044-311.01%

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Lincoln County Demographics

42.9median age

Median age

Female47.9 yrs
Male40.6 yrs

Adults

2,306
742 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults1,564 other adults

Sex

Female 49.7% · 1,452Male 50.3% · 1,471

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lincoln County Income

$57,500median household income

Median household income

$57,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,974

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.3%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lincoln County Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%55%57%
Never married24%31%17%
Divorced10%9%12%
Widowed8%3%13%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201