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 28,402.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $203,611.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $64,314.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $706.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 10.4%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 61.2° and there are 67.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Merrill, WI Population 9,266

Tomahawk, WI Population 3,413

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 61.2°.

  • There are 65.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.5 inches of rain each year with 17.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:05 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High61.2
Nice Days65.28
Rainfall67.5
Snowfall17.3
Sunny_hours4:05
61.2°
Average High
67.5
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Merrill Wisconsin Downtown West Westside Wis
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Tb Scott Free Library Merrill Wisconsin
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Center Avenue Historic District Merrill Wisconsin
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
First Street Bridge Merrill Wisconsin Top
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lincolncountycourthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Whisky21178 | GFDL
Merrill Wisconsin City Hall  Present
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 28,402. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 28,378 2.5%
2021 27,687 -0.2%
2020 27,744 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 49.5% female with 14,049 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 50.5% male with 14,353 male residents.

Female
49.5% (14,049)
Male
50.5% (14,353)
Gender Lincoln County WI USA
Female 49.5% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 93.9% White with 26,659 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 177 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 96 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 161 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 685 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 570 Hispanic residents.

White
93.9% (26,659)
African American
0.6% (177)
American Indian
0.2% (47)
Asian
0.3% (96)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
0.6% (161)
Two Or More
2.4% (685)
Hispanic
2.0% (570)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County WI USA
White 93.9% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Wisconsin

  • 3.8% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

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

  • 17.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% 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
3.8% (1,084)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (1,498)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (2,659)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (2,641)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (3,073)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (4,908)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (4,827)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (4,748)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (1,916)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (1,043)
Income Lincoln County WI USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 7.6% 11.4%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

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

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

  • 11.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 5.0% 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
2% (568)
9-12th Grade
5% (1,420)
High School / GED
43% (12,212)
Some College
20% (5,680)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,124)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (3,692)
Master's Degree
5% (1,420)
Professional Degree
1% (284)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County WI USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 43% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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