U.S. County · Profile

Lincoln County

24.8KTotal Population
74Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.22%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lincoln County has a population of 24,776 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

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):1.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.8%23,240
Two or More Races2.5%619
Hispanic or Latino1.9%471
Black or African American1.8%446
Some Other Race1.6%396
Asian0.3%74
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
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
$49,487
33.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,972
32.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.4%
51.3% above national average
Median Age
41.4 years

Income & Poverty

$49,487Median Household Income
$25,972Per Capita Income
17.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,487$65,270
Families$58,639$74,964
Married-couple Families$58,639$65,676
Nonfamily Households$22,207$23,984

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, Kentucky.

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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