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 7,726.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $210,608.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $50,754.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $724.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 18.1%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 79.7° and there are 109.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Lincolnton, GA Population 1,876

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 79.7°.

  • There are 85.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.3 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:29 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High79.7
Nice Days85.03
Rainfall109.3
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:29
79.7°
Average High
109.3
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 7,726. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,686 -3.1%
2021 7,929 0.9%
2020 7,856 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 50.9% female with 3,932 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 49.1% male with 3,794 male residents.

Female
50.9% (3,932)
Male
49.1% (3,794)
Gender Lincoln County GA USA
Female 50.9% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 67.4% White with 5,209 White residents.

  • 28.2% African American with 2,175 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 157 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 171 Hispanic residents.

White
67.4% (5,209)
African American
28.2% (2,175)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (8)
Two Or More
2.0% (157)
Hispanic
2.2% (171)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County GA USA
White 67.4% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 28.2% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Georgia

  • 4.9% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (376)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (471)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (940)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (653)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.8% (1,376)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (1,150)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.5% (658)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (1,250)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (556)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (292)
Income Lincoln County GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.8% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.5% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.0% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 42.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (309)
9-12th Grade
10% (772)
High School / GED
42% (3,244)
Some College
20% (1,545)
Associate's Degree
9% (695)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (772)
Master's Degree
4% (309)
Professional Degree
1% (77)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County GA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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