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 60,172.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $272,403.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $82,543.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $958.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.8° and there are 97.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Troy, MO Population 12,964

Moscow Mills, MO Population 3,502

Elsberry, MO Population 1,975

Winfield, MO Population 1,722

Hawk Point, MO Population 537

Chain of Rocks, MO Population 272

Old Monroe, MO Population 199

Fountain N' Lakes, MO Population 198

Foley, MO Population 159

Whiteside, MO Population 107

Truxton, MO Population 55

Ainsworth , MO Population 4

Silex, MO Population 0

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.8°.

  • There are 79.83 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.2 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days79.83
Rainfall97.2
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours5:13
72.8°
Average High
97.2
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 60,172. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 58,689 1.9%
2021 57,590 2.0%
2020 56,477 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 49.4% female with 29,737 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 50.6% male with 30,434 male residents.

Female
49.4% (29,737)
Male
50.6% (30,434)
Gender Lincoln County MO USA
Female 49.4% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 92.3% White with 55,558 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 1,159 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 171 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 75 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 17 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 1,518 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 1,623 Hispanic residents.

White
92.3% (55,558)
African American
1.9% (1,159)
American Indian
0.1% (51)
Asian
0.3% (171)
Hawaiian
0.1% (75)
Other
0.0% (17)
Two Or More
2.5% (1,518)
Hispanic
2.7% (1,623)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County MO USA
White 92.3% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Missouri

  • 5.8% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (3,490)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (2,194)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (3,071)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (4,027)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (5,858)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.6% (8,156)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.2% (10,978)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.8% (13,697)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (4,485)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (4,211)
Income Lincoln County MO USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.8% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 7.3% 11.4%

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

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

  • 13.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (2,406)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,212)
High School / GED
40% (24,068)
Some College
23% (13,839)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,415)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (7,822)
Master's Degree
4% (2,406)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County MO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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