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Lincoln County

Kansas · 2,939 residents · 719.396 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,523. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 639 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,939
−18%since 2000
from 3,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+8%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,523
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,545
+68%since 2000
from $15,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+21%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,491)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,691)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(130)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other4%(119)
Diversity Score20.8%(612)
Diversity Score
21
+562%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Kansas?

Lincoln County, Kansas has about 2,939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Kansas earns about $46,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Kansas expensive?

In Lincoln County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Kansas?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Kansas?

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

Has Lincoln County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 714 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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