Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 18,733 with a growth rate of -1.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 31st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 21,674 and has seen a growth of -13.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 96.96% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (96.96%)
Two or more races (2.48%)
Native American (0.22%)
Asian (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Other race (0.04%)
Black or African American (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,557 | 96.96% |
| Two or more races | 501 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $42,444. Household income levels show a median of $48,593. The poverty rate stands at 20.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,471 | - |
| Families | $57,927 | $78,075 |
| Households | $48,593 | $63,916 |
| Non Families | $19,889 | $32,492 |
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