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Lincoln County

Colorado · 5,675 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 $47,042. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,675
−7%since 2000
from 6,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,755
+8%since 2000
from $15,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(4,252)
Black4.8%(275)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(809)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other1.1%(65)
Diversity Score45.5%(2,585)
Segregation Score36.1%(2,048)
Diversity Score
46
+43%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Colorado?

Lincoln County, Colorado has about 5,675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Colorado earns about $47,042 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 $157,500, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Colorado?

About 12.6% 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 13.6% 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 1,146 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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