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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincolnton

Georgia · 1,595 residents · 3.514 sq mi
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Lincolnton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,074. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,595
+8%since 1990
from 1,476 in 1990
1990 – 2025
454 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 420 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+5%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lincolnton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,074
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,104 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,428
+47%since 1990
from $10,499 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
35.1% rent
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(909)
Black38.4%(567)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(885)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(901)
Black41.8%(667)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,000)
63
+5%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lincolnton, Georgia?

Lincolnton, Georgia has about 1,595 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincolnton, Georgia?

The typical household in Lincolnton, Georgia earns about $30,074 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnton, Georgia?

About 14.5% 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 19.2% 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 119 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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