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Lincoln County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Brookhaven

Lincoln County's estimated 2025 population is 34,578 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 20th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,896 and has seen a growth of -0.91% since that time.

34,578
Total Population
59
Population Density (mi²)
20
Population Rank (State)
-62 -0.18%
Annual Population Growth

Lincoln County Population

Lincoln County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 67.8% White, 30.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,61667.8%
Black or African American10,54230.27%
Two or more races4381.26%
Asian1840.53%
Native American250.07%
Other race210.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.01%

Lincoln County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lincoln County's average per capita income is $37,785. Household income levels show a median of $48,316. The poverty rate stands at 21.31%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$90,482-
Families$70,155$83,599
Households$48,316$68,516
Non Families$22,746$35,553

$37,785

Average Income

$48,316

Median Household Income

21.31%

Poverty Rate