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 4,507.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $201,038.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $67,412.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $739.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.0° and there are 15.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Mesquite, NV Population 20,659

Pioche, NV Population 1,111

Panaca, NV Population 1,039

Alamo, NV Population 1,019

Caliente, NV Population 840

Bennett Springs, NV Population 85

Rachel, NV Population 20

Beaverdam, NV Population 18

Hiko, NV Population 11

Mount Wilson, NV Population 0

Ursine, NV Population 0

Dry Valley, NV Population 0

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.0°.

  • There are 75.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 15.2 inches of rain each year with 10.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:51 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High72.0
Nice Days75.63
Rainfall15.2
Snowfall10.2
Sunny_hours7:51
72.0°
Average High
15.2
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Mesquite Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Stan Shebs | GFDL
Mesquite Nevada City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Stan Shebs | GFDL
Calientenv
Source: Public Domain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 4,507. The population has decreased -11.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,600 -11.1%
2021 5,177 -0.1%
2020 5,180 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 44.2% female with 1,991 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 55.8% male with 2,516 male residents.

Female
44.2% (1,991)
Male
55.8% (2,516)
Gender Lincoln County NV USA
Female 44.2% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 55.8% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 83.8% White with 3,779 White residents.

  • 4.2% African American with 190 African American residents.

  • 2.7% American Indian with 121 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 84 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.3% Hispanic with 330 Hispanic residents.

White
83.8% (3,779)
African American
4.2% (190)
American Indian
2.7% (121)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.1% (3)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.9% (84)
Hispanic
7.3% (330)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County NV USA
White 83.8% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 4.2% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 2.7% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.3% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Nevada

  • 4.4% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

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

  • 4.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (197)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.5% (24)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (364)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.4% (197)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.2% (728)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.9% (1,032)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (682)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (772)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (213)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (293)
Income Lincoln County NV USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.2% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.9% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 8.7% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 6.0% 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
3% (135)
9-12th Grade
9% (405)
High School / GED
43% (1,938)
Some College
24% (1,081)
Associate's Degree
6% (270)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (405)
Master's Degree
6% (270)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County NV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 43% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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