Lincoln County Summary

Life in Lincoln County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln County:

  • The population in Lincoln County is 5,583.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $233,258.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $59,167.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $820.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 69.5° and there are 28.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Limon, CO Population 1,479

Hugo, CO Population 929

Arriba, CO Population 235

Genoa, CO Population 126

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 69.5°.

  • There are 81.13 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.7 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:45 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High69.5
Nice Days81.13
Rainfall28.7
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours6:45
69.5°
Average High
28.7
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 5,583. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,630 0.4%
2021 5,608 0.4%
2020 5,585 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 39.5% female with 2,206 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 60.5% male with 3,377 male residents.

Female
39.5% (2,206)
Male
60.5% (3,377)
Gender Lincoln County CO USA
Female 39.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 60.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 75.2% White with 4,198 White residents.

  • 6.6% African American with 366 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 47 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 128 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.8% Hispanic with 827 Hispanic residents.

White
75.2% (4,198)
African American
6.6% (366)
American Indian
0.3% (15)
Asian
0.8% (47)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
2.3% (128)
Hispanic
14.8% (827)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County CO USA
White 75.2% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 6.6% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.8% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Colorado

  • 7.2% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (403)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (389)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.1% (676)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (537)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (496)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.2% (682)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (702)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (827)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.8% (549)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (316)
Income Lincoln County CO USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.2% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (111)
9-12th Grade
10% (558)
High School / GED
41% (2,289)
Some College
16% (893)
Associate's Degree
8% (446)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (1,004)
Master's Degree
3% (167)
Professional Degree
1% (55)
Doctorate Degree
1% (55)
Education Lincoln County CO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 4% 6%
High School / GED 41% 20% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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