U.S. County · Profile

Lincoln County

36.2KTotal Population
63Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.39%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lincoln County has a population of 36,169 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):3.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.7%31,359
Black or African American6.2%2,242
Two or More Races4.8%1,736
Hispanic or Latino3.9%1,411
Some Other Race1.5%543
Asian0.7%253
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%36
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
$61,374
17.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,016
16.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.9%
3.5% above national average
Median Age
43.2 years

Income & Poverty

$61,374Median Household Income
$32,016Per Capita Income
11.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,374$77,234
Families$82,042$92,384
Married-couple Families$82,042$91,887
Nonfamily Households$31,825$34,371

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, Tennessee.

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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