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 20,222.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $327,551.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $47,919.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $831.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.2° and there are 38.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Ruidoso, NM Population 7,696

Ruidoso Downs, NM Population 2,635

Capitan, NM Population 1,381

Carrizozo, NM Population 1,035

Nogal, NM Population 103

Corona, NM Population 90

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.2°.

  • There are 93.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.7 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:49 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days93.95
Rainfall38.7
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours7:49
72.2°
Average High
38.7
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Heading Towards Capitan
Source: Wikipedia
Hubbard Museum Of The American West Ruidoso Downs New Mexico
Source: Public Domain
Ruidoso Downs New Mexico Racetrack And Casino
Source: Public Domain
Downtownruidosonm
Source: Public Domain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 20,222. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,084 2.3%
2021 19,640 0.9%
2020 19,461 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 51.2% female with 10,344 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 48.8% male with 9,878 male residents.

Female
51.2% (10,344)
Male
48.8% (9,878)
Gender Lincoln County NM USA
Female 51.2% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 59.3% White with 11,990 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 326 African American residents.

  • 2.5% American Indian with 500 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 57 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 393 Two Or More residents.

  • 34.3% Hispanic with 6,942 Hispanic residents.

White
59.3% (11,990)
African American
1.6% (326)
American Indian
2.5% (500)
Asian
0.3% (57)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (14)
Two Or More
1.9% (393)
Hispanic
34.3% (6,942)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County NM USA
White 59.3% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 1.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.5% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 34.3% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, New Mexico

  • 9.0% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.0% (1,820)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (797)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.9% (3,009)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.0% (2,619)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (2,559)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (3,768)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.1% (1,849)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.1% (1,627)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (1,419)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (750)
Income Lincoln County NM USA
Less than $10,000 9.0% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.1% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 6.1% 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.

  • 29.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

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

  • 14.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% 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
4% (808)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,415)
High School / GED
28% (5,864)
Some College
27% (5,459)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,819)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,831)
Master's Degree
8% (1,617)
Professional Degree
1% (202)
Doctorate Degree
1% (202)
Education Lincoln County NM USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 8% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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