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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Kentucky · 23,361 residents · 332.903 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,542. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,800. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,361
+17%since 1990
from 20,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 60 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+7%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Lincoln County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,542
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,602
+62%since 1990
from $8,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.1%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(19,391)
Black3.1%(627)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,663)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(22,349)
Black2.5%(582)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(208)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score8.5%(1,993)
Diversity Score
9
+3%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Lincoln County to nearby counties

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Home value$204,900+237%
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Home value$209,900+245%
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Income$45,510+71%
Home value$136,300+124%
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Home value$123,600+103%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Kentucky?

Lincoln County, Kentucky has about 23,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Kentucky earns about $26,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Kentucky expensive?

In Lincoln County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Kentucky?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Lincoln County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,316 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9201.03Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9201.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 40484ZIP 40419ZIP 40489ZIP 40442ZIP 40448
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