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Lincolnton

Georgia · 1,566 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 $31,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,800. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,566
−2%since 2000
from 1,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lincolnton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,477
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,074 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,340
+19%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(829)
Black44.2%(692)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score65.3%(1,022)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnton, Georgia?

Lincolnton, Georgia has about 1,566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnton, Georgia?

The typical household in Lincolnton, Georgia earns about $31,477 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnton, Georgia?

About 18.1% 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 29.1% 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 90 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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