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 87,933.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $367,458.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $75,672.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $928.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 75.9° and there are 111.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Lincolnton, NC Population 11,225

Westport, NC Population 4,570

Maiden, NC Population 3,727

Lowesville, NC Population 3,567

Denver, NC Population 2,739

Iron Station, NC Population 699

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 75.9°.

  • There are 89.1 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.6 inches of rain each year with 2.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High75.9
Nice Days89.1
Rainfall111.6
Snowfall2.5
Sunny_hours5:21
75.9°
Average High
111.6
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Schenck Mill Lincolnton North Carolina
Source: Public Domain
Rhodes Mfg Co
Source: Public Domain
Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 87,933. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 85,670 1.3%
2021 84,580 2.0%
2020 82,919 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 50.1% female with 44,052 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 49.9% male with 43,880 male residents.

Female
50.1% (44,052)
Male
49.9% (43,880)
Gender Lincoln County NC USA
Female 50.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 83.3% White with 73,286 White residents.

  • 5.6% African American with 4,891 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 170 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 719 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 194 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,999 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 6,642 Hispanic residents.

White
83.3% (73,286)
African American
5.6% (4,891)
American Indian
0.2% (170)
Asian
0.8% (719)
Hawaiian
0.0% (32)
Other
0.2% (194)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,999)
Hispanic
7.6% (6,642)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County NC USA
White 83.3% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 5.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.6% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, North Carolina

  • 3.2% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

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

  • 10.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (2,826)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (3,957)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (6,025)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (6,700)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (9,483)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (14,480)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (13,458)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (15,057)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (6,370)
$200,000 or more
10.9% (9,574)
Income Lincoln County NC USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 8.5% 11.4%

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

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

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

  • 30.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% 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
1% (1,758)
9-12th Grade
7% (6,155)
High School / GED
30% (26,379)
Some College
22% (19,345)
Associate's Degree
12% (10,551)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (16,707)
Master's Degree
6% (5,275)
Professional Degree
1% (879)
Doctorate Degree
1% (879)
Education Lincoln County NC USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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