Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 35,238 with a growth rate of 0.4% 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 0.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (67.8%)
Black or African American (30.27%)
Two or more races (1.26%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native American (0.07%)
Other race (0.06%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,616 | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 10,542 | 30.27% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.07% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,482 | - |
| Families | $70,155 | $83,599 |
| Households | $48,316 | $68,516 |
| Non Families | $22,746 | $35,553 |
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