U.S. County · Profile

Lincoln County

5.5KTotal Population
2Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.00%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lincoln County has a population of 5,480 as of 2023. It is located in Colorado.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lincoln County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):14.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.6%4,691
Hispanic or Latino14.8%811
Black or African American6.6%362
Two or More Races5.6%307
Some Other Race1.0%55
Asian0.8%44
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lincoln County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,167
20.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,610
28.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.6%
0.9% above national average
Median Age
40.4 years

Income & Poverty

$59,167Median Household Income
$27,610Per Capita Income
11.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,167$83,441
Families$89,519$112,620
Married-couple Families$89,519$100,261
Nonfamily Households$24,423$26,377

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lincoln County, Colorado.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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