Lincoln County's 2026 population is estimated at 101,261, reflecting a 1.84% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lincoln County is the 30th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 78,127 and has grown 29.61% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 43.8 years
There are 73,585 adults, (18,062 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 46,423 (50.1%)
Male: 46,293 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 83.06% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 3.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,009 | 83.06% |
| Two or more races | 6,128 | 6.61% |
| Black or African American | 5,472 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 3,056 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 733 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 300 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.02% |
Lincoln County 's average per capita income is $50,673. Household income levels show a median of $80,016. The poverty rate stands at 11.25%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,010 | $142,685 |
| Families | $95,817 | $126,866 |
| Households | $80,016 | $108,694 |
| Non Families | $40,123 | $54,352 |
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