Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 19,981 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 20th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 20,451 and has seen a growth of -2.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 73.21% White, 4.65% other race, 3.07% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (73.21%)
Two or more races (17.73%)
Other race (4.65%)
Native American (3.07%)
Black or African American (0.82%)
Asian (0.52%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,809 | 73.21% |
| Two or more races | 3,586 | 17.73% |
| Other race | 940 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 620 | 3.07% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.52% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $33,574. Household income levels show a median of $51,643. The poverty rate stands at 16.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,301 | - |
| Families | $69,758 | $92,574 |
| Households | $51,643 | $75,134 |
| Non Families | $29,163 | $45,856 |
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