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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Mississippi · 33,166 residents · 586.207 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,279. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

33,166
+10%since 1990
from 30,278 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K33K34K35K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,279
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,193 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,961
+53%since 1990
from $9,134 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
21.9% rent
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(21,128)
Black29.9%(9,056)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(80)
Asian0.3%(80)
Diversity Score53.3%(16,147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(22,866)
Black29.6%(9,807)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(229)
Asian0.2%(81)
Diversity Score53.9%(17,865)
54
+1%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+4%since 1990
from 19.3 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, Mississippi?

Lincoln County, Mississippi has about 33,166 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Mississippi earns about $27,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Mississippi expensive?

In Lincoln County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Mississippi?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Mississippi?

About 19.2% of people in Lincoln County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,888 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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