Lincoln County's estimated 2025 population is 19,401 with a growth rate of -0.77% 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 -10.49% 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
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
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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