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Lincoln County

Idaho · 5,127 residents · 1,201.364 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,363. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 11% 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 $152,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,127
+27%since 2000
from 4,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,363
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,250
+56%since 2000
from $14,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,375)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(542)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(1,246)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(3,245)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino32%(1,639)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.8%(143)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,073)
Diversity Score
60
+95%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−51.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Idaho?

Lincoln County, Idaho has about 5,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Idaho earns about $52,363 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 $152,500, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Idaho?

About 11.1% 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 12.5% 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 1,819 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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