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Lincolnton

Georgia · 1,433 residents (2025 est.) · 3.514 sq mi
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Lincolnton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $207,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,768
+11%since 2000
from 1,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+33%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,433 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lincolnton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,935
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,074 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,336
+71%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−2%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+93%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(901)
Black41.8%(667)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,000)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(827)
Black42.9%(759)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(69)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other5.8%(102)
Diversity Score74%(1,308)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 40.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnton, Georgia?

Lincolnton, Georgia has about 1,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnton, Georgia?

The typical household in Lincolnton, Georgia earns about $43,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincolnton, Georgia expensive?

In Lincolnton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $207,100, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnton, Georgia?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincolnton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincolnton, Georgia?

About 12.4% of people in Lincolnton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincolnton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincolnton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 292 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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