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Lincoln County

Colorado · 5,467 residents · 2,577.73 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,616. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
5,467
−10%since 2000
from 6,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,616
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,914 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,440
+51%since 2000
from $15,510 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(5,126)
Black4.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(519)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(1,934)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(4,345)
Black5.1%(280)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(683)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score43%(2,351)
Diversity Score
43
+35%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% 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
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Colorado?

Lincoln County, Colorado has about 5,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Colorado earns about $41,616 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 $103,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Colorado?

About 15.3% 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 12.6% 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 938 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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