Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 25,254 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 46th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,730 and has seen a growth of 2.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 93.05% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.05%)
Two or more races (3.22%)
Other race (1.75%)
Black or African American (1.68%)
Asian (0.3%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,717 | 93.05% |
| Two or more races | 786 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 428 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 409 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $41,309. Household income levels show a median of $50,862. The poverty rate stands at 18.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,875 | - |
| Families | $60,544 | $78,729 |
| Households | $50,862 | $69,092 |
| Non Families | $25,396 | $42,325 |
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