Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 37,867 with a growth rate of 1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 43rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 33,378 and has seen a growth of 13.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 86.91% White, 5.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.91%)
Black or African American (5.76%)
Two or more races (5.63%)
Other race (0.98%)
Asian (0.64%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,956 | 86.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,052 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 2,004 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 349 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $43,793. Household income levels show a median of $63,115. The poverty rate stands at 12.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,292 | - |
| Families | $78,186 | $97,958 |
| Households | $63,115 | $84,108 |
| Non Families | $33,544 | $51,833 |
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