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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Idaho · 4,044 residents · 1,201.364 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,484. Population has grown 22% 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 $78,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,044
+22%since 1990
from 3,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−2%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,484
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,257
+53%since 1990
from $9,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
25.2% rent
2.4
+43%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,267)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(177)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score14.8%(490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,375)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(542)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score30.8%(1,246)
31
+108%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 37.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Idaho?

Lincoln County, Idaho has about 4,044 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Idaho earns about $32,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Idaho expensive?

In Lincoln County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Idaho?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Idaho?

About 13.1% of people in Lincoln County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 736 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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