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Lincoln County

Kentucky · 24,742 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 $32,314. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,742
+6%since 2000
from 23,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,314
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,985
+25%since 2000
from $13,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(22,349)
Black2.5%(582)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(208)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(1,993)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(23,404)
Black2.3%(560)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(372)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other1.2%(302)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,080)
Diversity Score
12
+46%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Kentucky?

Lincoln County, Kentucky has about 24,742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Kentucky earns about $32,314 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 21.9% 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 4,697 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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