As of 2025 the population of Lincoln County is 2,879. The population is expected to shrink to 2,828 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.36%.
The median age of Lincoln County residents is 47.
The diversity index of Lincoln County is 20.1, meaning that there is a 20% 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 $68,114 and projected to be $73,428 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,832, projected to be $33,835 in 2030. 0.94% of households – 27 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $470,731 and the average disposable income is $52,546.
There are 1,674 housing units in Lincoln County; 1,031 are owner-occupied, 271 are rented, and 372 are vacant. The average home value is $151,836, with 28 homes built in 2010 or later, and 948 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 202 businesses in Lincoln County, employing 997 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,447 age 16 and above. 514 workers commute into Lincoln County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
933 residents both live and work in/around Lincoln County. The average travel time is 19.5 minutes. 23.04% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.71% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,119 drive alone, 143 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 100 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 85 residents work from home.
564 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 305 have associates degrees, 299 have bachelor’s degrees, and 156 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
