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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Minnesota · 6,429 residents · 536.786 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,607. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 14% 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 $51,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,429
−7%since 1990
from 6,890 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+5%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Lincoln County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,607
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,009
+66%since 1990
from $9,616 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
19.7% rent
1.6
+37%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(6,853)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score1.7%(114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,329)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score2.7%(177)
3
+66%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−63%since 1990
from 36.4 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, Minnesota?

Lincoln County, Minnesota has about 6,429 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Minnesota earns about $31,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Minnesota expensive?

In Lincoln County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Minnesota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of people in Lincoln County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 461 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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