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Lincoln County

Montana · 19,677 residents · 3,612.559 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,300. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,677
+4%since 2000
from 18,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+28%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,820
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,754 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,169
+81%since 2000
from $13,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+68%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(17,917)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(271)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(886)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(17,725)
Black0.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(561)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other4.5%(887)
Diversity Score19.3%(3,789)
Segregation Score19.1%(3,756)
Diversity Score
19
+310%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Montana?

Lincoln County, Montana has about 19,677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Montana earns about $39,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Montana expensive?

In Lincoln County, Montana, the median home is worth about $197,300, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Montana?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Montana?

About 17.0% of people in Lincoln County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,196 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 3Census Tract 1Census Tract 5Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 2
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 59923ZIP 59917ZIP 59935ZIP 59930ZIP 59934ZIP 59918ZIP 59933
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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