As of 2026 the population of Lincoln County is 2,918. The population is expected to shrink to 2,902 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Lincoln County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Lincoln County is 23.3, meaning that there is a 23% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Lincoln County is $78,515 and projected to be $86,891 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,090, projected to be $39,097 in 2031. 1.54% of households – 45 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $634,077 and the average disposable income is $60,916.
There are 1,670 housing units in Lincoln County; 1,040 are owner-occupied, 259 are rented, and 371 are vacant. The average home value is $158,627, with 37 homes built in 2010 or later, and 934 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 239 businesses in Lincoln County, employing 1,081 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,442 age 16 and above. 528 workers commute into Lincoln County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
914 residents both live and work in/around Lincoln County. The average travel time is 19.0 minutes. 27.79% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,086 drive alone, 142 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 115 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 99 residents work from home.
520 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 341 have associates degrees, 331 have bachelor’s degrees, and 211 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
