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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Colorado · 6,087 residents · 2,577.73 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,914. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,087
+34%since 1990
from 4,529 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+3%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,914
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,595 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,510
+54%since 1990
from $10,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
31.0% rent
2.5
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,438)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(76)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score8.8%(400)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(5,126)
Black4.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(519)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,934)
32
+260%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−46%since 1990
from 28.1 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Colorado?

Lincoln County, Colorado has about 6,087 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Colorado?

The typical household in Lincoln County, Colorado earns about $31,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Colorado expensive?

In Lincoln County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Colorado?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Colorado?

About 11.7% of people in Lincoln County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,558 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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