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Lincolnton

North Carolina · 10,486 residents · 8.817 sq mi
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Lincolnton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,700. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
10,486
+5%since 2000
from 9,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Lincolnton
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,632
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,684 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,191
+15%since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,999)
Black13.3%(1,328)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,491)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(5,659)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(7,135)
Black13.3%(1,394)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,683)
Asian0.5%(54)
Other3.4%(360)
Diversity Score63.2%(6,628)
Diversity Score
63
+11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnton, North Carolina?

Lincolnton, North Carolina has about 10,486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lincolnton, North Carolina earns about $34,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincolnton, North Carolina expensive?

In Lincolnton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnton, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincolnton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincolnton, North Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Lincolnton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincolnton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincolnton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,639 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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